CVE-2021-25051: The Modal Window WordPress plugin before 5.2.2 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading

high Affects modal-window (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2022-01-10; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Modal Window WordPress plugin before 5.2.2 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading

Package: modal-window (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <5.2.2
Fixed in: 5.2.2
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (55.6th percentile)
Published: 2022-01-10
Source: nvd

References

CWE-352

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