CVE-2025-32151 HIGH

CVE-2025-32151: WordPress BuddyForms Plugin <= 2.9.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themekraft
Product BuddyForms
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published April 4, 2025
Last update May 12, 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 Themekraft BuddyForms buddyforms allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through <= 2.9.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BuddyForms versions up to 2.9.0 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over site data and functionality. No public exploit is currently known, but the risk is significant for any site running the affected versions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site, read/modify all data, and take full control of the installation.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any authenticated user can compromise your entire site, including database access and file modification.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 4, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated