Private Messages for UserPro Plugin up to 4.10.0 on WordPress Private Message filename control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Private Messages for UserPro Plugin up to 4.10.0 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Private Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to filename control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-22311. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Private Messages for UserPro Plugin up to 4.10.0 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Private Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in NotFound Private Messages for UserPro. This issue affects Private Messages for UserPro: from n/a through 4.10.0.

The weakness was published by Bonds. The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-22311 since 01/03/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Filename control
CWE: CWE-98
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2025 🔍
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02/09/2025 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Bonds
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-22311 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22311
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292700

Entryinfo

Created: 01/21/2025 15:53
Updated: 02/09/2025 19:30
Changes: 01/21/2025 15:53 (63), 02/09/2025 19:30 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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