Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the RadiusTheme Testimonial Slider And Showcase Pro WordPress plugin through version 2.3.15. The issue may let an unauthenticated remote attacker trigger local PHP file inclusion under high-complexity conditions, risking data exposure, site changes, or outage. The provided sources do not confirm active exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure review. Prioritize internet-facing marketing or customer sites, especially where the plugin is active and no vendor-confirmed fix has been applied.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control in a PHP include/require path, classified as CWE-98, resulting in local file inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 high: network reachable, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running RadiusTheme Testimonial Slider And Showcase Pro at version 2.3.15 or earlier. The supplied data does not identify other affected products, hosted services, or package ecosystems.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remotely reachable without credentials, but high attack complexity may limit broad opportunistic exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and the Patchstack VDB reference. The source bundle names LFI behavior and high CVSS impact but does not provide exploit details, affected code paths, proof of active exploitation, or a confirmed patched version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the affected plugin and version.
- Check RadiusTheme and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-confirmed fixed version exists.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Monitor logs and security tooling for suspicious plugin-targeted requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether testimonial-slider-showcase-pro is installed or active.
- Record the exact installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Compare versions against the affected range through 2.3.15.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for current remediation status.
- Check whether compensating controls are deployed on exposed sites.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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.