Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WP with Spritz 1.0, a WordPress plugin, is reported vulnerable to unauthenticated arbitrary file reading through a remote file inclusion issue. A successful attacker could access sensitive server files such as configuration or credentials. This is high business risk for sites still running the plugin.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing WordPress site using this plugin. The issue requires no login and can expose credentials or configuration data. If the plugin is not present, risk is not applicable.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25329 affects WP with Spritz version 1.0. The issue is mapped to CWE-98 and involves unsafely handling a user-supplied url parameter in wp.spritz.content.filter.php, enabling unauthenticated file path injection and sensitive file disclosure. CVSS v4.0 score is 8.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with WP with Spritz 1.0 installed and reachable over the network. Internet-facing WordPress instances are the primary concern. No affected CPEs or fixed versions are listed in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry exists, so technical details are publicly available. The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Treat this as readily discoverable but not source-confirmed as actively exploited.
Researcher notes
Sources identify WP with Spritz 1.0 only. The advisory describes arbitrary file read through a url parameter, while CWE-98 labels remote file inclusion. No vendor patch, fixed version, or active exploitation confirmation is provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP with Spritz 1.0.
- Disable or remove the plugin if present.
- Check WordPress plugin and vendor sources for any updated guidance.
- Review exposed sites for unauthorized sensitive file access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP with Spritz is installed and its version.
- Check web server logs for requests to the vulnerable plugin file.
- Look for suspicious access to configuration or credential files.
- Verify the plugin is removed, disabled, or updated per vendor guidance.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44544CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Plugin WP with Spritz 1.0 Remote File InclusionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.