Skip to main content
CRITICAL

CVE-2025-2505

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

4.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Get an alert for each new CVE published for the software you run.

Set up CVE WatchFree account · no credit card

Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2025-2505 yet.

Full record on NVD

Description

The Age Gate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local PHP File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.3 via the 'lang' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of 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.

Technical details

Published
2025-03-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2505?

The Age Gate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local PHP File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.3 via the 'lang' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of 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.

Is CVE-2025-2505 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-2505 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.9% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-2505?

CVE-2025-2505 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Hear about the next vulnerability in your software

CVE Watch matches each new CVE to the vendors and products you list (vendor and product, not the version) and puts it in your alerts with its KEV and EPSS status.

Already have an account? Open CVE WatchNo credit card required · No monthly cap on website lookups · 250 API requests/month