CVE-2025-62868CWE-98

CVE-2025-62868

High · published October 24, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny oversight in Edge CPT can open the door for PHP Local File Inclusion, allowing attackers to sneak in files at will! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that blindly follows any delivery order without checking the contents — any file could be cooked up and served without a second glance! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load harmful files onto your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. This is no small matter; it's like handing over the keys to the kingdom, where the consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that blindly follows any delivery order without checking the contents — any file could be cooked up and served without a second glance! This vulnerability arises from improper control of filename parameters in the PHP include/require statements, allowing remote files to be included and executed on the server. If edge CPT versions 1.4 or earlier are running, they are at risk of this flaw!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load harmful files onto your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. This is no small matter; it's like handing over the keys to the kingdom, where the consequences could be absolutely devastating! To protect your application, update Edge CPT to the latest version immediately. Ensure all file inclusion statements are properly validated and use secure coding practices to manage file paths. Don't leave any doors unlocked! You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your environment and keep those unwelcome guests out! 🛡️

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
0.00469 · 39.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-10-24T12:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 OCT 07:52Z
    WordPress Edge CPT plugin <= 1.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5