CVE-2025-31550: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory in thom4 WP-LESS
CVE-2025-31550 is a vulnerability in the WP-LESS plugin by thom4 that allows insertion of sensitive information into files or directories accessible externally. This can lead to unauthorized retrieval of embedded sensitive data. The issue affects WP-LESS versions up to and including 1. 9. 6. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31550 affects the WP-LESS plugin for WordPress, allowing sensitive information to be inserted into files or directories that are accessible from outside the system. This exposure can enable attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data. The affected versions include all releases up to 1.9.6. No CVSS score or detailed technical mitigation information is available, and no patch has been linked or announced by the vendor. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks further remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information due to its insertion into externally accessible locations. This could compromise confidentiality of data managed or processed by the WP-LESS plugin. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild, and the extent of sensitive information exposure depends on the specific deployment and usage of the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to directories or files created or modified by WP-LESS if possible, and review plugin usage to minimize sensitive data exposure.
CVE-2025-31550: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory in thom4 WP-LESS
Description
CVE-2025-31550 is a vulnerability in the WP-LESS plugin by thom4 that allows insertion of sensitive information into files or directories accessible externally. This can lead to unauthorized retrieval of embedded sensitive data. The issue affects WP-LESS versions up to and including 1. 9. 6. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31550 affects the WP-LESS plugin for WordPress, allowing sensitive information to be inserted into files or directories that are accessible from outside the system. This exposure can enable attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data. The affected versions include all releases up to 1.9.6. No CVSS score or detailed technical mitigation information is available, and no patch has been linked or announced by the vendor. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks further remediation details.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information due to its insertion into externally accessible locations. This could compromise confidentiality of data managed or processed by the WP-LESS plugin. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild, and the extent of sensitive information exposure depends on the specific deployment and usage of the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to directories or files created or modified by WP-LESS if possible, and review plugin usage to minimize sensitive data exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-31T10:05:28.896Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e8d87115cfb686fd76c
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:37:36 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:10:55 AM
Views: 6
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