Vulnerability Description
The Cloudflare Image Resizing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to missing authentication and insufficient sanitization within its hook_rest_pre_dispatch() method in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary PHP into the codebase, achieving remote code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3337593/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3341917/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/cf-image-resizing/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0f3b3c1a-1d45-4e2f-854
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8723?
CVE-2025-8723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Cloudflare Image Resizing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to missing authentication and insufficient sanitization within its hook_rest_pre_dispatch() method in all ...
How severe is CVE-2025-8723?
CVE-2025-8723 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.