Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25017 is a high-severity file inclusion issue in the WordPress NaturaLife Extensions plugin, affecting versions through 2.1. A successful unauthenticated network attack could expose or manipulate sensitive server-side files and may impact site availability. Public sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize review of public WordPress sites using this plugin. The potential impact is high, but public evidence of exploitation is not provided. If the plugin is present and no patch is available, temporary removal or disablement should be considered as a business risk decision.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require operation, mapped to CWE-98. The reported impact is PHP local file inclusion in stmcan NaturaLife Extensions naturalife-extensions through version 2.1. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the NaturaLife Extensions plugin installed at version 2.1 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected hosting configurations, vulnerable parameters, or whether the plugin is widely deployed.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote exploitability but high attack complexity. No provided source confirms active exploitation, public exploit availability, or inclusion in CISA KEV. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites using this plugin as higher priority until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The CVE description says local file inclusion while the CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion. The affected record also contains an unclear version value, while the description states through 2.1. Avoid assuming exploit mechanics, vulnerable parameters, or fixed versions without vendor or advisory confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using NaturaLife Extensions naturalife-extensions.
- Check installed plugin version and compare against version 2.1 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin temporarily.
- Restrict administrative access and maintain current WordPress, themes, and plugins.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins across production and externally exposed sites.
- Confirm whether naturalife-extensions is installed and record its version.
- Check logs for unusual file access patterns or plugin-related errors.
- Verify whether a vendor or Patchstack advisory lists a patched release.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin remains enabled.
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: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
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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.