CVE-2025-9985
MediumExploitedFeatured Image from URL (FIFU) <= 5.2.7 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure via Log File
Published Sep 24, 2025 · Updated Oct 11, 2026 · Also known as 991d63da-ca6c-400e-beb7-b44cf629abc9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-9985 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting featured-image-from-url (wordpress-plugin), Featured Image from URL (FIFU).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 27, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including featured-image-from-url 5.2.8.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
12%
Higher than 96.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7 through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information contained in the exposed log files.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 27, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| featured-image-from-urlwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 5.2.8 |
| Featured Image from URL (FIFU) | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
featured-image-from-url
5.2.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 24, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 27, 2025
Last updated
Oct 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/991d63da-ca6c-400e-beb7-b44cf629abc9?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/991d63da-ca6c-400e-beb7-b44cf629abc9?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-from-url/trunk/admin/log.php?rev=3344903
- otherhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3362830%40featured-image-from-url&new=3362830%40featured-image-from-url&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file6
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7 through publicly exposed log files.
Affected: featured-image-from-url (wordpress-plugin); Featured Image from URL (FIFU). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 27, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including featured-image-from-url 5.2.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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