Path Traversal Vulnerability in NotFound Include-File by WordPress
CVE-2025-30596

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Include-file
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2025

What is CVE-2025-30596?

A vulnerability exists in the NotFound include-file for WordPress that allows attackers to exploit improper limitations on file path inputs. This security flaw can lead to unauthorized access to restricted directories, enabling attackers to manipulate pathnames. As a result, unauthorized files may be read or executed, potentially compromising the integrity of the website and exposing sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

include-file <= 1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/include-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

timomangcut (Patchstack Alliance)
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