Soledad Plugin up to 8.6.7 on WordPress header_layout file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Soledad Plugin up to 8.6.7 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument header_layout can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-8142. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Soledad Plugin up to 8.6.7 on WordPress and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument header_layout with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Soledad theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.7 via the 'header_layout' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.

The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-8142. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/16/2025).

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: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/16/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-8142 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8142
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320350

Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2025 07:16
Updated: 08/16/2025 14:24
Changes: 08/16/2025 07:16 (50), 08/16/2025 14:24 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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