CVE-2025-9990
HIGH
8.1
CVSS 3.1
Description
The WordPress Helpdesk Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.8.10 via the portal_type parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php 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 .php file types can be uploaded and included.
Affected WordPress components
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wp-helpdesk-integration Plugin · wp-helpdesk-integrationUp to and including 5.8.10View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- smackcoders WordPress Helpdesk Integration — Up to and including 5.8.10
References
- plugins.svn.wordpress.org https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-helpdesk-integration/trunk/index.php
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-helpdesk-integration/trunk/index.php#L85
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/49a935cc-7b95-4abd-9a4d-c7e14c765863?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record