CVE-2025-15491 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Post Slides WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as with contributor or higher roles to perform LFI attacks

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eb0424cc-e60c-44a5-aa24-cd1fe042b27a/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-15491?

CVE-2025-15491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Post Slides WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as wi...

How severe is CVE-2025-15491?

CVE-2025-15491 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15491?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.