CVE-2025-4857: The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.9 via the 'file' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, w

high Affects newsletters-lite (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published 2025-05-31; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.9 via the 'file' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, w

Package: newsletters-lite (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <4.10
Fixed in: 4.10
Severity: high CVSS 7.2
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (57.2th percentile)
Published: 2025-05-31
Source: nvd

References

CWE-22

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