CVE-2025-7504: The Friends plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in version 3.5.1 via deserialization of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-7504?

friends: upgrade to 3.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-7504 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7504 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-2025-7504 affect?

CVE-2025-7504 affects friends. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Friends plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in version 3.5.1 via deserialization of untrusted input of the query_vars parameter This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-7504?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-7504 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting friends. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Friends plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in version 3.5.1 via deserialization of untrusted input of the query_vars parameter This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the si

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2025-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: alex.kirk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-12 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alex.kirk friends UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.2

Fixed in: 3.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy friends || rpm -q friends || friends --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade friends

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade friends

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-7504?

friends: upgrade to 3.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-7504 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7504 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-2025-7504 affect?

CVE-2025-7504 affects friends. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Friends plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in version 3.5.1 via deserialization of untrusted input of the query_vars parameter This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and

How urgent is CVE-2025-7504?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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