CVE-2025-10305: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in endisha Secure Passkeys
The Secure Passkeys plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the delete_passkey() and passkeys_list() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view and delete passkeys.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10305 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Secure Passkeys plugin for WordPress by endisha. The plugin fails to perform capability checks on the delete_passkey() and passkeys_list() functions, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to view and delete passkeys improperly. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.2.1 and could lead to unauthorized modification or removal of passkeys within the plugin.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or above can view and delete passkeys without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized removal of authentication credentials managed by the plugin, potentially disrupting user access or security. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond the integrity of passkeys. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to passkey management. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated access to untrusted users. Follow updates from endisha for patch availability.
CVE-2025-10305: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in endisha Secure Passkeys
Description
The Secure Passkeys plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the delete_passkey() and passkeys_list() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view and delete passkeys.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10305 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Secure Passkeys plugin for WordPress by endisha. The plugin fails to perform capability checks on the delete_passkey() and passkeys_list() functions, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to view and delete passkeys improperly. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.2.1 and could lead to unauthorized modification or removal of passkeys within the plugin.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or above can view and delete passkeys without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized removal of authentication credentials managed by the plugin, potentially disrupting user access or security. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond the integrity of passkeys. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to passkey management. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated access to untrusted users. Follow updates from endisha for patch availability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-11T22:04:22.079Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68cf42444a0b186b9321b040
Added to database: 9/21/2025, 12:09:40 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:59:42 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 9:01:42 AM
Views: 215
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