CVE-2025-26905
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Estatik plugin <= 4.3.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Estatik Estatik estatik allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Estatik: from n/a through <= 4.3.0.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-22 - Reserved
- 2025-02-17
- Published
- 2025-02-25 15:17 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:11 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/26xxx/CVE-2025-26905.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2025-26905 — Estatik <= 4.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2025-02-25 15:15:26 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 09:02:34 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 1.6 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0058 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 44.48% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-29
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-5388 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Feb 25, 2025, 2:17:53 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:11:43 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.6300
- Vendors
- Estatik
- Products
-
Estatik (0 ≤4.3.0)Estatik (n/a ≤4.1.9)Estatik (0 ≤4.3.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-9rw5-3hr5-p73f
ENISA description: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Estatik Estatik estatik allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Estatik: from n/a through <= 4.3.0.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estatik | Estatik |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
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Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
inclusion.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2025-26905
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:55 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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Wordfence remediation: Estatik Real Estate PluginWordfence
Update to version 4.3.2, or a newer patched version
2026-06-23 20:39 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Estatik Real Estate PluginWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 13:55 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
A newly published proof-of-concept tool called BitUnlocker exposes a dangerous downgrade attack that can bypass Microsoft's BitLocker full-disk encryption on fully patched Windows 11 machines, granting complete access to encrypted drives in under five minutes. The attack exploits CVE - 2025 -48804, a vulnerability in Windows BitLocker that allows an attacker to mix untrusted data with trusted ...
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:securereading.com
Microsoft has released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting enterprise cloud services, operating systems, virtualization infrastructure, authentication platforms, and business applications.
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:windowsreport.com
The newly exposed Windows security flaw, dubbed "YellowKey," has become a major headache for Microsoft. After the exploit details leaked publicly alongside a working proof-of-concept, the company has now rushed out official mitigation guidance while it prepares a permanent fix . The vulnerability reportedly targets BitLocker-protected systems and could allow attackers direct access to ...
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:www.linkedin.com
Microsoft Security Response Center has issued an emergency mitigation for a newly disclosed BitLocker bypass vulnerability known as "YellowKey," after security researchers publicly released ...
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey ( CVE -2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-22 12:47 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit With Qualys Policy Audit's Out-of-the-Box Mitigation or Compensatory Controls, reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done now; these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS, DISA-STIG.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft has marked May 2026 Patch Tuesday by releasing fixes for 120+ CVE -numbered vulnerabilities, none of which are actively exploited.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:isc.sans.edu
Users should prioritize patching these vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized code execution. Additionally, the Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE - 2025 -53779), a disclosed zero-day, requires high privileges to exploit but could lead to domain administrator access, necessitating careful monitoring and mitigation .
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited vulnerabilities ...
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
Key takeaways: Microsoft's 2025 Patch Tuesday releases addressed 1,130 CVEs . This is the second year in a row where the CVE count was over 1,000. Elevation of Privilege vulnerabilities accounted for 38.3% of all Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities in 2025 , followed by Remote Code Execution flaws at 30.8%. 41 zero-day vulnerabilities were addressed across all Patch Tuesday releases in 2025 , including ...
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC
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