CVE-2025-39468CWE-98

CVE-2025-39468

High · published November 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky filename oversight in the Modal Survey could allow attackers to include any file they choose — that’s like giving a guest the keys to any room in your hotel! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that lets anyone check into the presidential suite just by asking. Without proper verification of room assignments, an attacker can slip in and access sensitive data, turning an ordinary stay into a nightmare! If exploited, an attacker could remotely include any file on the server, which means they could access sensitive configuration files or execute malicious scripts that compromise your entire setup. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, or even complete server takeover, making it an absolutely devastating scenario!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that lets anyone check into the presidential suite just by asking. Without proper verification of room assignments, an attacker can slip in and access sensitive data, turning an ordinary stay into a nightmare! This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in PHP's include/require statements in Modal Survey, allowing an attacker to manipulate the input and include arbitrary files from the server or remote locations.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could remotely include any file on the server, which means they could access sensitive configuration files or execute malicious scripts that compromise your entire setup. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, or even complete server takeover, making it an absolutely devastating scenario! To safeguard your system, update Modal Survey to the latest version beyond 2.0.2.0.1 immediately. Additionally, review your code to ensure proper input validation on filenames, and consider implementing whitelisting for file includes. Don't forget to conduct a thorough audit of your existing files! You've got this! By addressing this vulnerability, you’ll lock down your application and stand strong against potential threats! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00682 · 51.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-11-06T21:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 15:53Z
    WordPress Modal Survey plugin <= 2.0.2.0.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5