CVE-2025-11244 Details
Description
The Password Protected plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass via IP address spoofing in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.11. This is due to the plugin trusting client-controlled HTTP headers (such as X-Forwarded-For, HTTP_CLIENT_IP, and similar headers) to determine user IP addresses in the `pp_get_ip_address()` function when the "Use transients" feature is enabled. This makes it possible for attackers to bypass authorization by spoofing these headers with the IP address of a legitimately authenticated user, granted the "Use transients" option is enabled (non-default configuration) and the site is not behind a CDN or reverse proxy that overwrites these headers.
A vulnerability exists in the Password Protected plugin for WordPress, allowing authorization bypass through IP address spoofing. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2.7.11. The vulnerability arises because the plugin relies on client-controlled HTTP headers, such as X-Forwarded-For and HTTP_CLIENT_IP, to determine user IP addresses. When the 'Use transients' feature is enabled, this trust can be exploited by spoofing these headers with the IP address of an authenticated user. The site must not be behind a CDN or reverse proxy that alters these headers for the attack to be successful.
Users are advised to update the Password Protected plugin to version 2.7.12 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Oct 25, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 27, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Password Protected | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 25, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |