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    CVE-2025-8562

    The Custom Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.0 via the 'lens' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

    Published:Aug 25, 2025
    Last Modified:Apr 21, 2026
    EPS:Aug 25, 2025
    EPSS Score:0.00074
    CVSS Score:6.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Wordpress
    Product
    Wordpress

    Exploits

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