CVE-2025-15368: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in themeboy SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-15368 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager WordPress plugin by themeboy. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'template_name' attribute in shortcodes, permitting authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to remote code execution by executing PHP code within included files. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.7.26 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with contributor-level permissions to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and full code execution capabilities on the affected system. The vulnerability poses a high risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level permissions carefully and avoid uploading PHP files through untrusted sources. Monitor for updates from themeboy regarding patches or official fixes for this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-15368: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in themeboy SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager
Description
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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-15368 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager WordPress plugin by themeboy. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'template_name' attribute in shortcodes, permitting authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to remote code execution by executing PHP code within included files. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.7.26 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with contributor-level permissions to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and full code execution capabilities on the affected system. The vulnerability poses a high risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level permissions carefully and avoid uploading PHP files through untrusted sources. Monitor for updates from themeboy regarding patches or official fixes for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-30T16:50:09.043Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69834d77f9fa50a62f8e3935
Added to database: 2/4/2026, 1:45:27 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:21:22 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 7:01:24 PM
Views: 129
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