CVE-2025-9501 — CRITICAL (9.0)

Vulnerability Description

The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.8.13 is vulnerable to command injection via the _parse_dynamic_mfunc function, allowing unauthenticated users to execute PHP commands by submitting a comment with a malicious payload to a post.

CVSS Score

9.0

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6697a2c9-63ae-42f0-8931-f2e5d67d45ae/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-9501?

CVE-2025-9501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). The W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 2.8.13 is vulnerable to command injection via the _parse_dynamic_mfunc function, allowing unauthenticated users to execute PHP commands by submitting a comme...

How severe is CVE-2025-9501?

CVE-2025-9501 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9501?

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