CVE-2025-9874: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in webcodingplace Ultimate Classified Listings
The Ultimate Classified Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6 via the 'uclwp_dashboard' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-9874 describes a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the Ultimate Classified Listings WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6). The flaw exists in the handling of the 'uclwp_dashboard' shortcode, which allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to include arbitrary PHP files on the server. This improper control of filename input can lead to remote code execution by executing attacker-controlled PHP code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full server compromise if PHP files can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Check the vendor's advisory or plugin updates regularly for any forthcoming patches. Until a fix is released, avoid uploading PHP files or other executable content that could be included via the vulnerable shortcode.
CVE-2025-9874: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in webcodingplace Ultimate Classified Listings
Description
The Ultimate Classified Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6 via the 'uclwp_dashboard' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9874 describes a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the Ultimate Classified Listings WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6). The flaw exists in the handling of the 'uclwp_dashboard' shortcode, which allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to include arbitrary PHP files on the server. This improper control of filename input can lead to remote code execution by executing attacker-controlled PHP code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full server compromise if PHP files can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Check the vendor's advisory or plugin updates regularly for any forthcoming patches. Until a fix is released, avoid uploading PHP files or other executable content that could be included via the vulnerable shortcode.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-02T21:17:47.445Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c27a23e1c560fa9d94d4eb
Added to database: 9/11/2025, 7:28:35 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:15:24 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 6:31:52 AM
Views: 150
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