Vulnerability · Published Aug 20, 2025 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2025-54049WordPress Custom API for WP <= 4.2.2 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Critical 9.9
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Custom API for WP from miniOrange. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.9Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 64.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in miniOrange Custom API for WP custom-api-for-wp allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Custom API for WP: from n/a through <= 4.2.2.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| miniOrange | Custom API for WP | 0 – through 4.2.2 |
Weakness: CWE-266 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H