Is CVE-2018-25324 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25324 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25324 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-25324 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25324?

CVE-2018-25324 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2018-25324

CWE-98Published: May 17, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.4th

Official Description

Simple Fields 0.2 through 0.3.5 WordPress Plugin contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting null bytes into the wp_abspath parameter on PHP versions before 5.3.4. Attackers can supply malicious wp_abspath values to simple_fields.php to include files like /etc/passwd or inject PHP code into Apache logs for remote code execution when allow_url_include is enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25324 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.