CVE-2025-2270: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in adamskaat Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock
The Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9.1 via the createCdObj function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute files with the specific filenames 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 some cases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2270 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock WordPress plugin by adamskaat. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to 2.8.9.1 within the createCdObj function, which improperly limits pathname input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to remote code execution, bypass of access controls, or disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high impact but requiring high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in execution of arbitrary PHP code on the server, bypassing access controls and potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to mitigate risk.
CVE-2025-2270: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in adamskaat Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock
Description
The Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9.1 via the createCdObj function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute files with the specific filenames 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 some cases.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2270 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock WordPress plugin by adamskaat. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to 2.8.9.1 within the createCdObj function, which improperly limits pathname input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to remote code execution, bypass of access controls, or disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high impact but requiring high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in execution of arbitrary PHP code on the server, bypassing access controls and potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-12T23:49:19.036Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b21b7ef31ef0b54e696
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:08:19 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:34:24 AM
Views: 21
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