Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-39462 affects the WordPress Smart Agreements plugin through version 1.0.3. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an attacker make the site include unintended local PHP files, risking sensitive data, site integrity, or service availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure review. Act faster for public websites, sites handling contracts or customer data, and environments where plugin inventory is weak.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper filename control in a PHP include/require path. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5, with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with teamzt Smart Agreements installed, especially versions up to and including 1.0.3. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or any non-WordPress products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote reachability without authentication, but high attack complexity and required user interaction reduce exploit reliability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. No exploit status, fixed version, or concrete workaround is provided in the source bundle, so validation should focus on presence, version, vendor guidance, and telemetry review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Smart Agreements plugin and installed version.
- If present at version 1.0.3 or earlier, check vendor and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not essential.
- Restrict administrative plugin changes to trusted maintainers.
- Monitor web and PHP logs for unexpected include-related errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Smart Agreements is installed and enabled on each WordPress site.
- Record the plugin version and compare it with the affected range through 1.0.3.
- Review available vendor or Patchstack advisories for a fixed release or workaround.
- Check security telemetry for suspicious requests involving plugin paths.
- Verify backups and rollback plans before changing production WordPress plugins.
Public sources used
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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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/smart-agreements/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-agreements-plugin-1-0-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.