CVE-2025-8562
WordPress Custom Query Shortcode Path Traversal
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-8562
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Custom Query Shortcode plugin to the latest version.
- Remove the plugin if it is not in use.
- Restrict access for contributor-level accounts.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-8562 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
A powerful WordPress shortcode that enables you to query anything you want and display it however you like, on both pages and posts, and in widgets.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/peterhebert/custom-query-shortcode/pull/1 Added Reference https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/custom-query-shortcode/tags/0.4.0/init.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3348818/ Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-query-shortcode/#developers Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9e37c664-76ed-4ede-88fd-e41b9969685f?source=cve