CVE-2025-6253

UiCore Elements <= 1.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read

Description

The UiCore Elements – Free Elementor widgets and templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the prepare_template() function due to a missing capability check and insufficient controls on the filename specified. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c7cd6e44-bd78-4eb8-bab8-09e2af583222?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3314574/uicore-elements#file3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6253?: CVE-2025-6253 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6253?: To fix CVE-2025-6253, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-6253 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6253 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-6253?: CVE-2025-6253 affects uicore UiCore Elements – Free Elementor widgets and templates.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

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Frequently Asked Questions