CVE-2025-31432 HIGH

CVE-2025-31432: WordPress Pop-Up Chop Chop plugin <= 2.1.7 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Chop Chop
Product Pop-Up Chop Chop
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 28, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 Chop Chop Pop-Up Chop Chop pop-up allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Pop-Up Chop Chop: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Pop-Up Chop Chop versions 2.1.7 and earlier contain a flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.1.7 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the site's availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can access confidential information, alter site data, or cause downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 28, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated