PatchTheCVECVE-2025-0764: The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validatio
CVE-2025-0764 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wpforo forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level privileges or higher, to read arbitrary files on the server.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2025-02-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-0764?
wpforo forum: upgrade to 2.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-0764 being exploited?
CVE-2025-0764 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-0764 affect?
CVE-2025-0764 affects wpforo forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authentica
How urgent is CVE-2025-0764?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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