CVE-2025-15368 (GCVE-0-2025-15368)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-04 13:24 – Updated: 2026-02-04 14:32
VLAI?
Title
SportsPress <= 2.7.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
Summary
The SportsPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.26 via shortcodes 'template_name' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to include and execute arbitrary 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 type can be uploaded and included.
Severity ?
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
themeboy SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager Affected: * , ≤ 2.7.26 (semver)
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Credits
Muhammad Yudha - DJ
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