CVE-2025-8562

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The Custom Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.0 via the 'lens' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-22

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 25, 2025
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Deferred

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CVE-2025-8562: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix