What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1661?

CVE-2025-1661 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 91.4%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-1661?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all face critical risk from CVE-2025-1661, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-1661?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-1661. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 91.4%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-1661?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all and apply vendor patches immediately. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

PHP CVE-2025-1661

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-03-11 security@wordfence.com

WordPress PHP RCE

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 19, 2025 - 20:48 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2025 - 04:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The HUSKY - Products Filter Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6.5 via the 'template' parameter of the woof_text_search AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

AnalysisAI

The HUSKY Products Filter Professional for WooCommerce plugin through version 1.3.6.5 contains a critical Local File Inclusion vulnerability via the template parameter of the woof_text_search AJAX action. Unauthenticated attackers can include and execute arbitrary PHP files, leading to remote code execution on any WordPress site with the plugin.

Technical ContextAI

The woof_text_search AJAX action (registered via wp_ajax_nopriv, requiring no authentication) accepts a template parameter that is passed to a PHP include statement without proper sanitization. Attackers can traverse directories to include arbitrary PHP files. Combined with techniques like log poisoning, PHP filter chains, or /proc/self/environ injection, this LFI becomes full RCE.

Affected ProductsAI

HUSKY – Products Filter Professional for WooCommerce <= 1.3.6.5 WOOF – Products Filter for WooCommerce (legacy name)

RemediationAI

Update to HUSKY version 1.3.6.6 or later immediately. Review server logs for suspicious requests to the woof_text_search AJAX action. Implement a WAF rule blocking path traversal sequences in AJAX parameters.