Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the Paid Member Subscriptions WordPress plugin can let an attacker make the site include unintended local files. The record rates it high severity because successful exploitation could expose or alter sensitive data or disrupt the site. Evidence provided does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as a high-risk WordPress plugin issue on public sites that process memberships or subscriptions. Business urgency depends on where the plugin is deployed and whether a vendor-confirmed fix is available.
Technical view
CVE-2025-54017 is an improper filename control issue in a PHP include/require path, classified as CWE-98. It affects Cozmoslabs Paid Member Subscriptions through version 2.15.4. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with network access, no privileges, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Paid Member Subscriptions version 2.15.4 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates remote reachability, no authentication requirement, high attack complexity, and required user interaction.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not identify public exploit code, mass exploitation, or CISA KEV listing. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed. The high impact rating still warrants prompt inventory and vendor-guidance review.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is sparse: the CVE and Patchstack entry establish product, affected version range, CWE, and CVSS. They do not provide exploit details, a confirmed fixed version, or active exploitation evidence in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Paid Member Subscriptions plugin.
- Identify installations running version 2.15.4 or earlier.
- Check Cozmoslabs and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Upgrade when a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where risk cannot be accepted.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Prioritize internet-facing sites using affected versions.
- Review web logs for unusual requests around plugin functionality.
- Verify remediation by confirming the installed version is no longer affected.
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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
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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.