What the vulnerability does
01Description
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
A path traversal vulnerability in Countdown, Coming Soon, Maintenance – Countdown & Clock versions up to 2.8.9.1 allows an attacker to read and write arbitrary files on the server. No authentication or user interaction is required. An attacker can access sensitive files, modify site content, or upload malicious code.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read and write arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive configuration and code files.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal database credentials, modify site files, inject malware, or take full control of the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 4, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
