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CVE-2025-13471

5.3 · MEDIUM

The User Activity Log WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not properly handle failed login attempts in some cases, allowing unauthenticated users to set arbitrary options to 1 (for example to enable…

Published Jan 28, 2026EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2025-13471 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The User Activity Log WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not properly handle failed login attempts in some cases, allowing unauthenticated users to set arbitrary options to 1 (for example to enable User Registration when it has been turned off)

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13471?

CVE-2025-13471 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 28, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-13471?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-13471?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-13471?

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