Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54031 affects the WordPress Support Board plugin through version 3.8.0. A flaw in how PHP files are included may let an unauthenticated attacker reach local file inclusion behavior, with possible confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The available sources do not name a fixed version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations running this plugin, especially on public WordPress sites. The business risk is meaningful because the rated impact is high across data exposure, tampering, and service disruption, while remediation guidance in the supplied sources is incomplete.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and high CIA impact. Public details are sparse beyond Patchstack/CVE metadata.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using Schiocco Support Board, supportboard, at versions up to and including 3.8.0. The bundle provides no CPEs and marks default status unaffected, so asset validation is required.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no provided source states active exploitation. Attack complexity is rated high, but successful abuse could have severe impact. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not absent.
Researcher notes
Public metadata identifies LFI through improper PHP include/require filename handling, but does not provide affected code paths, proofs of concept, exploit telemetry, or a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the CVSS vector and Patchstack/CVE classification.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Support Board installations and versions.
- Prioritize any instance running Support Board through version 3.8.0.
- Check Schiocco and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Disable or isolate affected deployments if no official fix is available.
- Monitor web and PHP logs for suspicious include-related errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Support Board is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record exact plugin versions and flag versions up to 3.8.0.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for current remediation guidance.
- Check change records for plugin updates or temporary disablement.
- Look for anomalous file access or PHP include warnings in logs.
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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
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.