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CVE-2025-8009

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2025-8009 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 5.242 via the 'get_file_source' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to extract sensitive data, including the contents of any file on the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 5.242 via the 'get_file_source' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to extract sensitive data, including the contents of any file on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.6th 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-2025-8009?
The Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 5.242 via the 'get_file_source' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to extract sensitive data, including the contents of any file on the server.
How severe is CVE-2025-8009?
CVE-2025-8009 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8009?
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