CVE-2025-13886CWE-98

CVE-2025-13886

High · published December 12, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty request could let attackers run any PHP code they choose! The LT Unleashed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion through its 'template' parameter in the `book` shortcode. 🔥 Think of it like a guest at a restaurant who can decide the menu just by asking for any dish they fancy, no questions asked. This flaw lets authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher sneak in their own choice of file to be served up by the server. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass access controls and execute any PHP code, potentially revealing sensitive data or compromising the entire system. Imagine a thief casually dining while secretly rummaging through the restaurant’s safe!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a restaurant who can decide the menu just by asking for any dish they fancy, no questions asked. This flaw lets authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher sneak in their own choice of file to be served up by the server. The Local File Inclusion vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization of file paths in the LT Unleashed plugin. This flaw allows authenticated users to include arbitrary files, leading to potential code execution and data leaks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass access controls and execute any PHP code, potentially revealing sensitive data or compromising the entire system. Imagine a thief casually dining while secretly rummaging through the restaurant’s safe! Immediately update the LT Unleashed plugin to version 1.1.2 or higher to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, review user access levels and implement stricter controls on file inclusions to enhance security. 🛡️ You've got this! Patch up, tighten your defenses, and you'll keep those sneaky intruders at bay! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00579 · 47.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-12T08:15Z
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 02:20Z
    LT Unleashed <= 1.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via 'template' Parameter
    cvelistv5