CVE-2025-12824
Player Leaderboard 1.0.0 - 1.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion
Description
The Player Leaderboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 via the 'player_leaderboard' shortcode. This is due to the plugin using an unsanitized user-supplied value from the shortcode's 'mode' attribute in a call to include() without proper path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve full remote code execution if combined with file upload capabilities.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the Player Leaderboard plugin.
- Remove the vulnerable plugin if updates are unavailable.
- Review server logs for unauthorized access.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Translation Title: Player Leaderboard de tharkun69, Description: El plugin Player Leaderboard para WordPress es vulnerable a inclusión local de ficheros en todas las versiones hasta la 1.0.2, inclusive, a través del shortcode 'player_leaderboard'. Esto se debe a que el plugin utiliza un valor proporcionado por el usuario sin sanitizar del atributo 'mode' del shortcode en una llamada a include() sin una validación de ruta adecuada. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Colaborador y superior, incluyan y ejecuten ficheros PHP arbitrarios en el servidor, permitiendo la ejecución de cualquier código PHP en esos ficheros. Esto puede usarse para eludir controles de acceso, obtener datos sensibles o lograr la ejecución remota de código completa si se combina con capacidades de carga de ficheros. Title: Player Leaderboard de tharkun69, Description: El plugin Player Leaderboard para WordPress es vulnerable a inclusión local de ficheros en todas las versiones hasta la 1.0.2, inclusive, a través del shortcode 'player_leaderboard'. Esto se debe a que el plugin utiliza un valor proporcionado por el usuario sin sanitizar del atributo 'mode' del shortcode en una llamada a include() sin una validación de ruta adecuada. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Colaborador y superior, incluyan y ejecuten ficheros PHP arbitrarios en el servidor, permitiendo la ejecución de cualquier código PHP en esos ficheros. Esto puede usarse para eludir controles de acceso, obtener datos sensibles o lograr la ejecución remota de código completa si se combina con capacidades de carga de ficheros. -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Player Leaderboard de tharkun69, Description: El plugin Player Leaderboard para WordPress es vulnerable a inclusión local de ficheros en todas las versiones hasta la 1.0.2, inclusive, a través del shortcode 'player_leaderboard'. Esto se debe a que el plugin utiliza un valor proporcionado por el usuario sin sanitizar del atributo 'mode' del shortcode en una llamada a include() sin una validación de ruta adecuada. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Colaborador y superior, incluyan y ejecuten ficheros PHP arbitrarios en el servidor, permitiendo la ejecución de cualquier código PHP en esos ficheros. Esto puede usarse para eludir controles de acceso, obtener datos sensibles o lograr la ejecución remota de código completa si se combina con capacidades de carga de ficheros. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'tharkun69', 'product': 'Player Leaderboard', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.0.2'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12824', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-15T18:06:45.880638Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Player Leaderboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 via the 'player_leaderboard' shortcode. This is due to the plugin using an unsanitized user-supplied value from the shortcode's 'mode' attribute in a call to include() without proper path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve full remote code execution if combined with file upload capabilities. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/player-leaderboard/trunk/public/class-player-leaderboard-public.php#L1419 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3416129%40player-leaderboard&new=3416129%40player-leaderboard Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/527f8f08-bab3-4319-99bf-845c8b378c19?source=cve