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CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2025-0278
Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress

Original Issue Date:October 23, 2025

Severity Rating: CRITICAL

Software Affected

  • WordPress Plugin Service Finder Bookings - versions prior to 6.1

Overview

A vulnerability has been reported in Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication on the targeted system.

Target Audience:
Users of affected WordPress Plugins.

Risk Assessment:
High risk of unauthorised access.

Impact Assessment:
Potential for complete account compromise.

Description

Service Finder Bookings is a WordPress plugin that enables service booking, staff management, invoicing, and payment processing for businesses and service providers.

The vulnerability exists in the Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress due to improper validation of user cookie values before authenticating sessions. It allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators.

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication on the targeted system.

Solution

Apply appropriate updates as metioned:
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/sf-booking/service-finder-bookings-60-authentication-bypass-via-user-switch-cookie

Vendor Information

Service Finder
https://themeforest.net/item/service-finder-service-and-business-listing-wordpress-theme/15208793?srsltid=AfmBOoqxpaIOhyEBFYo8Yrcv5WWUhbLavVBQJWAaPGTDpzffpc7jLDRt

References

WordFence
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/sf-booking/service-finder-bookings-60-authentication-bypass-via-user-switch-cookie

CVE Name
CVE-2025-5947

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.

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Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India

 
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