VDB-330454 · CVE-2025-62055 · GCVE-0-2025-62055

Academist Plugin up to 1.2 on WordPress file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Academist Plugin up to 1.2 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to file inclusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-62055. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Academist Plugin up to 1.2 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation 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:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Academist academist.This issue affects Academist: from n/a through < 1.3.

The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-62055. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

Upgrading to version 1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Academist Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Academist Plugin 1.3

Timelineinfo

10/29/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/08/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-62055 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-62055
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330454

Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2025 18:53
Updated: 11/08/2025 20:49
Changes: 10/29/2025 18:53 (51), 11/08/2025 20:49 (1)
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