CVE-2025-8009
CVE-2025-8009 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-36.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22484
- Weakness: CWE-36
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 5.242 via the 'get_file_source' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to extract sensitive data, including the contents of any file on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-8009?
- The Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 5.242 via the 'get_file_source' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to extract sensitive data, including the contents of any file on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2025-8009?
- CVE-2025-8009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-8009 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-8009?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-8009 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-8009 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22484.
- When was CVE-2025-8009 published?
- CVE-2025-8009 was published on 2025-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/security-ninja/trunk/modules/core-scanner/core-scanner.php#L186
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/security-ninja/trunk/modules/core-scanner/core-scanner.php#L33
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3333048/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/51ee45f8-9978-48ec-8f87-229dc82938a8?source=cve
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