Vulnerability Description
The WP AUDIO GALLERY plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to insufficient capability checks and lack of nonce verification on the "wpag_htaccess_callback" function This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite the site's .htaccess file with arbitrary content, which can lead to arbitrary file read on the server under certain configurations.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-audio-gallery/tags/2.0/lib/util-fu
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-audio-gallery/tags/2.0/wp-audio-ga
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-audio-gallery/tags/2.0/wp-audio-ga
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/852959d1-f8e0-4c1f-8a5
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13603?
CVE-2025-13603 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The WP AUDIO GALLERY plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to insufficient capability checks and lack of nonce v...
How severe is CVE-2025-13603?
CVE-2025-13603 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13603?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.