CVE-2025-60072CWE-98

WordPress Anchor smooth scroll plugin <= 1.0.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improperly controlled filename can turn a harmless request into a risky affair! This vulnerability in Anchor smooth scroll opens the door for Local File Inclusion. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without checking the menu. If a customer can request any dish they want, they could end up getting something that was never on offer—like a secret recipe that shouldn't be shared! An attacker could exploit this flaw to include any file on the server, gaining access to sensitive data and potentially executing malicious scripts. This could lead to catastrophic data breaches or server compromise, putting your entire application at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without checking the menu. If a customer can request any dish they want, they could end up getting something that was never on offer—like a secret recipe that shouldn't be shared! The PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate file paths in include statements, letting them load unauthorized files from the server. This flaw affects Anchor smooth scroll versions from n/a up to and including 1.0.2.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to include any file on the server, gaining access to sensitive data and potentially executing malicious scripts. This could lead to catastrophic data breaches or server compromise, putting your entire application at risk! Immediately upgrade to a patched version of Anchor smooth scroll after ensuring any include statements are carefully vetted. Always validate and sanitize any user input to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited. Implement strict file path controls to enhance security. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00499 · 41.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-18T07:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 07:22Z
    WordPress Anchor smooth scroll plugin <= 1.0.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5