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CVE-2025-15491

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2025-15491 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post Slides WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as with contributor or higher roles to perform LFI attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Post Slides WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as with contributor or higher roles to perform LFI attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15491?
The Post Slides WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate some shortcode attributes before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing any authenticated users such as with contributor or higher roles to perform LFI attacks
How severe is CVE-2025-15491?
CVE-2025-15491 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-15491?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST