CVE-2025-1361: The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Regular Information Exposure in all vers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1361?

country blocker: upgrade to 2.38.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1361 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1361 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1361 affect?

CVE-2025-1361 affects country blocker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Regular Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.38.8 due to missing capability checks on the admin_init() function. This makes it possible for unauth

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1361?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-1361 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting country blocker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Regular Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.38.8 due to missing capability checks on the admin_init() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the plugin's settings.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285, CWE-862
Published	2025-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ip2location

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-22 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ip2location country blocker UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.38.9

Fixed in: 2.38.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy country-blocker || rpm -q country-blocker || country-blocker --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.38.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade country-blocker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade country-blocker

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: IP2Location Country Blocker < 2.38.9 - Unauthenticated Information Disclosure

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-1361?

country blocker: upgrade to 2.38.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1361 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1361 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-2025-1361 affect?

CVE-2025-1361 affects country blocker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Regular Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.38.8 due to missing capability checks on the admin_init() function. This makes it possible for unauth

How urgent is CVE-2025-1361?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-24731 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Locat

References

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