Vulnerability Description
The Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 4.23.81 due to a missing capability check combined with an information exposure in several GOTMLS_* AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3379118/gotmls
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2025-11705/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e2c8838c-d29a-4df8-85b
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11705?
CVE-2025-11705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 4.23.81 due to a missing capability check combined wi...
How severe is CVE-2025-11705?
CVE-2025-11705 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.