CVE-2025-8484
Code Quality Control Tool <= 2.1 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure via Log Files
Description
The Code Quality Control Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in version 2.1 through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 11, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2026, 1:10 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 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Remove the Code Quality Control Tool plugin.
- Restrict access to log files.
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CVE-2025-8484 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Code Quality Control Tool de nickclarkweb, Description: El plugin Code Quality Control Tool para WordPress es vulnerable a la Exposición de Información Sensible en la versión 0.1 a través de archivos de registro expuestos públicamente. Esto permite que atacantes no autenticados visualicen información potencialmente sensible contenida en los archivos de registro expuestos. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'nickclarkweb', 'product': 'Code Quality Control Tool', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-8484', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-10-14T18:43:47.564526Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The Code Quality Control Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in version 0.1 through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files. The Code Quality Control Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in version 2.1 through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files. Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3385766/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Code Quality Control Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in version 0.1 through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-200 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/code-quality-control-tool/trunk/error_logger.php#L71 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b64635f4-abc0-4e69-89e4-357840c5e776?source=cve