CVE-2025-39491

Name: CVE-2025-39491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-16T16:15:40.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-39491 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Path Traversal vulnerability in WHMPress WHMpress allows Path Traversal. This issue affects WHMpress: from 6.2 through revision.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path Traversal vulnerability in WHMPress WHMpress allows Path Traversal. This issue affects WHMpress: from 6.2 through revision.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-35

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/whmpress/vulnerability/wordpress-whmpress-plugin-6-2-revision-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-39491?

Path Traversal vulnerability in WHMPress WHMpress allows Path Traversal. This issue affects WHMpress: from 6.2 through revision.

How severe is CVE-2025-39491?

CVE-2025-39491 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-39491?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-39491?

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Source: NVD / NIST