PT-2025-34602 · WordPress · Custom Query Shortcode

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CVE-2025-8562

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Published

2025-08-25

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Updated

2025-08-25

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Custom Query Shortcode versions prior to 0.4.1
Description: The Custom Query Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to a Path Traversal issue via the lens parameter. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can read the contents of files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Recommendations: Update Custom Query Shortcode to version 0.4.1 or later.

Exploit

Fix

Path traversal

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-8562

Affected Products

Custom Query Shortcode