CVE-2025-13380: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in liquidthemes AI Engine for WordPress: ChatGPT, GPT Content Generator
The AI Engine for WordPress: ChatGPT, GPT Content Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied file paths in the 'lqdai_update_post' AJAX endpoint and the use of file_get_contents() with user-controlled URLs without protocol restrictions in the insert_image() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The AI Engine for WordPress: ChatGPT, GPT Content Generator plugin suffers from an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability (CWE-73) in versions up to 1.0.1. The issue arises from inadequate validation of file paths supplied by users in the 'lqdai_update_post' AJAX endpoint and the use of file_get_contents() on user-controlled URLs without protocol restrictions in the insert_image() function. This flaw enables authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information stored in server files. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond file disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher user access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from liquidthemes regarding patches or mitigations. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them.
CVE-2025-13380: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in liquidthemes AI Engine for WordPress: ChatGPT, GPT Content Generator
Description
The AI Engine for WordPress: ChatGPT, GPT Content Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied file paths in the 'lqdai_update_post' AJAX endpoint and the use of file_get_contents() with user-controlled URLs without protocol restrictions in the insert_image() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The AI Engine for WordPress: ChatGPT, GPT Content Generator plugin suffers from an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability (CWE-73) in versions up to 1.0.1. The issue arises from inadequate validation of file paths supplied by users in the 'lqdai_update_post' AJAX endpoint and the use of file_get_contents() on user-controlled URLs without protocol restrictions in the insert_image() function. This flaw enables authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information stored in server files. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond file disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher user access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from liquidthemes regarding patches or mitigations. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-18T20:18:44.639Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69255e28292ce6fc00be0603
Added to database: 11/25/2025, 7:43:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:31:45 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:12:30 AM
Views: 102
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