CVE-2025-63017CWE-98

WordPress WerkStatt plugin plugin <= 1.6.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A missing control in the WerkStatt Plugin lets attackers include any file they want—like a rogue chef grabbing secret recipes from the pantry! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can access any ingredient without checks. If they can reach for anything in the backroom, who knows what they might cook up? This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files, potentially running malicious PHP code! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This means they could access sensitive files, manipulate data, or even take full control of the server—absolutely devastating consequences for any website relying on this plugin!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can access any ingredient without checks. If they can reach for anything in the backroom, who knows what they might cook up? This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files, potentially running malicious PHP code! This CVE highlights an improper control of filenames in include/require statements in the WerkStatt Plugin, enabling local file inclusion (LFI). The vulnerability affects versions from n/a up to 1.6.6, allowing attackers to include local files with a crafted request.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This means they could access sensitive files, manipulate data, or even take full control of the server—absolutely devastating consequences for any website relying on this plugin! To mitigate this risk, developers should immediately update the WerkStatt Plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing robust input validation to prevent unauthorized file inclusions. Don't wait—this is critical! You've got this! Follow those steps and secure your site like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.00578 · 46.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2026-01-22T16:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:51Z
    WordPress WerkStatt plugin plugin <= 1.6.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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