CVE-2025-7327: The Widget for Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to,
CVE-2025-7327 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting widget for google reviews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Widget for Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.15 via the layout parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary 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 executi
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-98 |
| Published | 2025-07-08 |
| 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-2025-7327?
widget for google reviews: upgrade to 1.0.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-7327 being exploited?
CVE-2025-7327 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-2025-7327 affect?
CVE-2025-7327 affects widget for google reviews. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Widget for Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.15 via the layout parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access
How urgent is CVE-2025-7327?
Priority 45/100. High severity
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities