CVE-2025-5190 Details
Description
The Browse As plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2. This is due to incorrect authentication checking in the 'IS_BA_Browse_As::notice' function with the 'is_ba_original_user_COOKIEHASH' cookie value. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the user id.
An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in the Browse As plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 0.2. The issue arises from improper authentication validation in the 'IS_BA_Browse_As::notice' function, specifically regarding the 'is_ba_original_user_COOKIEHASH' cookie. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or higher to log in as any existing user on the site, including administrators, provided they know the user's ID.
No known patch is available. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
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Assessed May 30, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed May 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/browse-as/tags/0.2/browse-as.php#L115 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/browse-as/tags/0.2/browse-as.php#L92 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8f5722b0-0d54-4c44-b168-a886da1077cb?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-288 | Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Browse As | 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 |
| May 30, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |