CVE-2025-9209: RestroPress (WordPress plugin) · Information Exposure
Affects RestroPress (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 83% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Oct 2025
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: RestroPress 3.0.0-3.2.1 - Authentication Bypass
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| magnigenie RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate the risk. First, disable or uninstall the vulnerable RestroPress plugin versions 3.0.0 to 3.1.9.2 if possible. If the plugin is essential, restrict access to the /wp-json/wp/v2/users REST API endpoint by implementing IP whitelisting or authentication requirements at the web server or application firewall level. Monitor logs for unusual JWT token creation or usage patterns, and implement anomaly detection on REST API requests. Enforce strong password policies and consider multi-factor authentication for WordPress administrator accounts to reduce the impact of compromised credentials. Regularly back up site data and configurations to enable rapid recovery. Stay alert for vendor updates or patches and apply them promptly once available. Additionally, conduct a thorough security audit of WordPress installations to identify any signs of compromise related to this vulnerability.
Description
The RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions 3.0.0 to 3.1.9.2. This is due to the plugin exposing user private tokens and API data via the /wp-json/wp/v2/users REST API endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge JWT tokens for other users, including administrators, and authenticate as them.