CVE-2025-15368

SportsPress <= 2.7.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode

Published Feb 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The SportsPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.26 via shortcodes 'template_name' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, 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 execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Themeboy
Themeboy sportspress
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Themeboy
Themeboy sportspress
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description The SportsPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.26 via shortcodes 'template_name' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, 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 execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.
Title SportsPress <= 2.7.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:42 PM
Reserved
Dec 30, 2025, 4:50 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Feb 4, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:37 AM