Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects WordPress sites running the Docket Cache plugin through version 24.07.02. It may let an attacker make the site include local server files, risking exposure or tampering if exploitation succeeds. The source data rates it high severity, but also notes high attack complexity and required user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Docket Cache is present on public or business-critical sites. If the plugin is not installed, no action is indicated beyond normal asset inventory confirmation.
Technical view
CVE-2025-39461 is a CWE-98 improper filename control issue in PHP include/require handling, described as PHP Local File Inclusion in Nawawi Jamili Docket Cache. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network reachable, high complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the Docket Cache plugin at version 24.07.02 or earlier. The provided affected metadata is inconsistent, so confirm installed plugin identity and version directly from each WordPress environment.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Exploitation is described as high complexity and requiring user interaction, so prioritize based on plugin deployment, public exposure, and site business criticality.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a high-severity LFI class issue, but the bundle provides no exploit details, no fixed version, and no active exploitation confirmation. The affected-version field appears inconsistent with the narrative, so validation should rely on plugin slug and installed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Docket Cache plugin and installed version.
- Disable Docket Cache where business impact is acceptable until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Upgrade only if vendor guidance confirms a fixed release newer than 24.07.02.
- Review web application firewall and monitoring coverage for WordPress file inclusion indicators.
- Limit plugin administration access to trusted maintainers.
Validation and detection
- Check WordPress plugin inventory for docket-cache installations.
- Confirm whether installed Docket Cache versions are 24.07.02 or earlier.
- Review server and WordPress logs for suspicious file inclusion or unexpected PHP errors.
- Verify any remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance before closing the finding.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/docket-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-docket-cache-plugin-24-07-02-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.