What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-6253?

CVE-2025-6253 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-6253?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all face notable risk from CVE-2025-6253, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-6253?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

PHP CVE-2025-6253

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-08-12 security@wordfence.com

Authentication Bypass WordPress PHP

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

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:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The UiCore Elements - Free Elementor widgets and templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the prepare_template() function due to a missing capability check and insufficient controls on the filename specified. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

AnalysisAI

The UiCore Elements - Free Elementor widgets and templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the prepare_template() function. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The UiCore Elements - Free Elementor widgets and templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the prepare_template() function due to a missing capability check and insufficient controls on the filename specified. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.