WordPress up to 6.8.2 XML-RPC Request resource transfer

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3.7$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 6.8.2. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component XML-RPC Request Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource transfer. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-54352. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 6.8.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component XML-RPC Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-669. The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

WordPress 3.5 through 6.8.2 allows remote attackers to guess titles of private and draft posts via pingback.ping XML-RPC requests. NOTE: the Supplier is not changing this behavior.

The advisory is available at imperva.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-54352 since 07/21/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/21/2025).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-22048) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1612). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Open Source WordPress

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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CNA Base Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource transfer
CWE: CWE-669
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/21/2025 Advisory disclosed
07/21/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
07/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: imperva.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54352 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54352
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317050
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1612 - WordPress: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2025 08:13
Updated: 07/21/2025 16:31
Changes: 07/21/2025 08:13 (61), 07/21/2025 10:01 (1), 07/21/2025 16:31 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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