Vulnerability Description
The WordPress Review Plugin: The Ultimate Solution for Building a Review Website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.5 via the Post custom fields. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where PHP file types can be uploaded and included, or pearcmd is enabled on a server with register_argc_argv also enabled.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-review/tags/5.3.5/includes/functio
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-review/tags/5.3.5/includes/shortco
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a058e6bf-109f-4985-8aa
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2158?
CVE-2025-2158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The WordPress Review Plugin: The Ultimate Solution for Building a Review Website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.5 via the Post cus...
How severe is CVE-2025-2158?
CVE-2025-2158 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-2025-2158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.