CVE-2025-5304
Ptoffice Pt Project Notebooks broken access control
- Published28 Jun 2025
Description
The PT Project Notebooks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization in the wpnb_pto_new_users_add() function in versions 1.0.0 through 1.1.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/project-notebooks/tags/1.1.3/includes/structure/admin/pto_admin_settings.php#L233
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/project-notebooks/tags/1.1.3/includes/structure/admin/pto_admin_settings.php#L36
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/project-notebooks/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/552ec9fc-5bff-4bee-be04-39892c89cd59?source=cve
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-5304 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-5304 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.69%.
How severe is CVE-2025-5304?
CVE-2025-5304 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-5304?
Affected products include Ptoffice Pt Project Notebooks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5304?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.