CVE-2025-23937 HIGH

CVE-2025-23937: WordPress LinkedIn Lite Plugin <= 1.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Alex Furr
Product LinkedIn Lite
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 26, 2025
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Alex Furr LinkedIn Lite linkedin-lite allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects LinkedIn Lite: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LinkedIn Lite versions up to 1.0 contain a flaw that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific technical conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0 as soon as possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content modification, or service disruption without warning.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; specific technical conditions must be met to trigger the vulnerability.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 26, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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