CVE-2025-8562

Custom Query Shortcode <= 0.4.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Path Traversal via lens Parameter

Description

The Custom Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.0 via the 'lens' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: peterhebert Custom Query Shortcode
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9e37c664-76ed-4ede-88fd-e41b9969685f?source=cve
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/custom-query-shortcode/tags/0.4.0/init.php
https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-query-shortcode/#developers
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3348818/
https://github.com/peterhebert/custom-query-shortcode/pull/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8562?
CVE-2025-8562 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8562?
To fix CVE-2025-8562, 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-2025-8562 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8562 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-2025-8562?
CVE-2025-8562 affects peterhebert Custom Query Shortcode.
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