CVE-2025-8385
Zombify <= 1.7.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read
Description
The Zombify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5. This is due to insufficient input validation in the zf_get_file_by_url function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files like /etc/passwd, via a forged request. It's worth noting that successfully exploiting this vulnerability relies on a race condition as the file generated will be deleted immediately.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 31, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2025, 3:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-8385
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Zombify plugin to the latest version.
- Remove the plugin if it is not actively used.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-8385.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://themeforest.net/item/boombox-viral-buzz-wordpress-theme/16596434 | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ef9010e3-f060-4bef-b62b-4a648f5e5577?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-8385 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-8385
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Zombify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.5. This is due to insufficient input validation in the zf_get_file_by_url function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files like /etc/passwd, via a forged request. It's worth noting that successfully exploiting this vulnerability relies on a race condition as the file generated will be deleted immediately. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://themeforest.net/item/boombox-viral-buzz-wordpress-theme/16596434 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ef9010e3-f060-4bef-b62b-4a648f5e5577?source=cve