CVE-2025-14475: File Inclusion (CVSS 8.1)

Description

The Extensive VC Addons for WPBakery page builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.1 via the `extensive_vc_get_module_template_part` function. This is due to insufficient path normalization and validation of the user-supplied `shortcode_name` parameter in the `extensive_vc_init_shortcode_pagination` AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files via the `shortcode_name` parameter.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-98 CWE-98

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/extensive-vc-addon/tags/1.9.1/lib/helpers-functions.php#L78 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/extensive-vc-addon/tags/1.9.1/shortcodes/shortcodes-functions.php#L122 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/extensive-vc-addon/tags/1.9.1/shortcodes/shortcodes-functions.php#L142 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/extensive-vc-addon/trunk/lib/helpers-functions.php#L78 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/extensive-vc-addon/trunk/shortcodes/shortcodes-functions.php#L122 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/extensive-vc-addon/trunk/shortcodes/shortcodes-functions.php#L142 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/49711408-5d04-4fdd-a6c4-b224959ba1bc?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14475? +

The Extensive VC Addons for WPBakery page builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.1 via the `extensive_vc_get_module_template_part` function. This is due to insufficient path normalization and validation of the user-supplied `shortcode_name` parameter in the `extensive_vc_init_shortcode_pagination` AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files via the `shortcode_name` parameter. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-14475? +

CVE-2025-14475 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-14475? +

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