CVE-2018-25329
CVE-2018-25329 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21851
- Weakness: CWE-98
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress Plugin WP with Spritz 1.0 contains a remote file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting file paths into the url parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to wp.spritz.content.filter.php with malicious url values to access sensitive files like system configuration and credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25329?
- WordPress Plugin WP with Spritz 1.0 contains a remote file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting file paths into the url parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to wp.spritz.content.filter.php with malicious url values to access sensitive files like system configuration and credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25329?
- CVE-2018-25329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-25329 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25329?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2018-25329 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25329 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21851.
- When was CVE-2018-25329 published?
- CVE-2018-25329 was published on 2026-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-with-spritz.zip
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44544
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-with-spritz-remote-file-inclusion
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