CVE-2025-8562
CVE-2025-8562 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28800
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Custom Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.0 via the 'lens' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-8562?
- The Custom Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.0 via the 'lens' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2025-8562?
- CVE-2025-8562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-8562 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-8562?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-8562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-8562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28800.
- When was CVE-2025-8562 published?
- CVE-2025-8562 was published on 2025-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/peterhebert/custom-query-shortcode/pull/1
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/custom-query-shortcode/tags/0.4.0/init.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3348818/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-query-shortcode/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9e37c664-76ed-4ede-88fd-e41b9969685f?source=cve
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