Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using GhozyLab Popup Builder, package easy-notify-lite, through version 1.1.35. The flaw may let an authenticated low-privileged user make the plugin include local PHP files. Impact is rated high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability could all be affected if exploited.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites where untrusted or many users have accounts. Treat as high urgency, but not confirmed emergency exploitation based on the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper control of filenames passed to PHP include/require logic, resulting in local file inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network reachable, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running Popup Builder easy-notify-lite through version 1.1.35. The bundle does not identify other affected products, hosting platforms, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. CVSS indicates exploitation requires network access and low privileges, with high attack complexity and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Patch metadata is incomplete in the bundle. The affected object includes confusing version data, while the description says through 1.1.35. Validate product slug, installed version, and vendor status before final exposure reporting.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for easy-notify-lite or Popup Builder installations.
- Check CVE, Patchstack, and vendor guidance for a patched version.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no trusted fix is available.
- Limit WordPress accounts with access to plugin functionality.
- Monitor vendor advisories before restoring plugin use.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin version is above 1.1.35 or not installed.
- Review WordPress user accounts for unnecessary low-privileged access.
- Check web and application logs for unusual plugin file access patterns.
- Verify compensating controls do not rely on unconfirmed exploit assumptions.
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/easy-notify-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-popup-builder-1-1-35-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.