CVE-2023-25701: WordPress WatchTowerHQ plugin <= 3.6.16 - Privilege Escalation

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-05-17 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-269

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WatchTowerHQ: from n/a through 3.6.16.

Affected products

WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ (WordPress plugin): before 3.6.17 — fixed in 3.6.17

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: WhatArmy WatchTowerHQ (WordPress plugin) 3.6.17. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/watchtowerhq/wordpress-watchtowerhq-plugin-3-6-16-privilege-escalation?_s_id=cve
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/watchtowerhq/wordpress-watchtowerhq-plugin-3-6-16-privilege-escalation?_s_id=cve

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