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CVE-2025-7721: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in beardev JoomSport – for Sports: Team & League, Football, Hockey & more

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-7721cvecve-2025-7721cwe-98
Published: Fri Oct 03 2025 (10/03/2025, 11:17:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: beardev
Product: JoomSport – for Sports: Team & League, Football, Hockey & more

Description

The JoomSport – for Sports: Team & League, Football, Hockey & more plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.3 via the task parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php 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 types can be uploaded and included.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 17:55:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-7721 is a critical Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the JoomSport WordPress plugin (versions ≤ 5.7.3). The vulnerability arises from improper control of the filename used in an include/require statement via the 'task' parameter. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to include arbitrary PHP files on the server, enabling execution of arbitrary PHP code. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix is currently documented.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full system compromise. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to 5.7.3. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin and consider disabling or removing it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for an official patch or mitigation instructions.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-07-16T16:45:22.676Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68dfb275c3835a5fbe033bf7

Added to database: 10/3/2025, 11:24:37 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:55:44 PM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 9:05:50 AM

Views: 275

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