CVE-2025-64188 WordPress Soledad theme <= 8.6.9 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can escalate privileges in the Soledad WordPress theme due to incorrect privilege assignment, requiring an upgrade to secure the site.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-64188?

CVE-2025-64188 is a critical vulnerability in PenciDesign Soledad, published on 18 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in PenciDesign Soledad soledad allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Soledad: from n/a through <= 8.6.9.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-64188?

How do I fix CVE-2025-64188?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-64188 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-64188 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-64188 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5589-95h2-hhjv.

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