CVE-2025-0764: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in tomdever wpForo Forum
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level privileges or higher, to read arbitrary files on the server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-0764 is an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin caused by insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class. This flaw allows authenticated users with subscriber-level or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with subscriber-level or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow updates from the vendor for an official patch or mitigation.
CVE-2025-0764: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in tomdever wpForo Forum
Description
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level privileges or higher, to read arbitrary files on the server.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-0764 is an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin caused by insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class. This flaw allows authenticated users with subscriber-level or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with subscriber-level or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow updates from the vendor for an official patch or mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-27T23:25:42.982Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b6bb7ef31ef0b555398
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:43 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:41:49 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:08:01 PM
Views: 13
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