CVE-2025-31030
Published: 17 April 2025
Summary
CVE-2025-31030 is a high-severity PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98) vulnerability. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 18.9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2025-31030 is a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) stemming from improper control of filenames in include/require statements. It affects the Ray Enterprise Translation plugin (lingotek-translation) for WordPress, developed by Jiro Sasamoto, in all versions through 1.7.0. The flaw carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the issue over the network, though successful exploitation requires high attack complexity and user interaction. By supplying a crafted filename, the attacker can force inclusion of arbitrary local files, resulting in disclosure of sensitive information or full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected WordPress site.
The Patchstack advisory at the referenced URL documents the vulnerability and is the primary public source for further technical details and remediation guidance. The EPSS score rose from a low baseline to a peak of 0.0301, indicating emerging exploitation interest after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2025-11647
Vulnerability details
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Jiro Sasamoto Ray Enterprise Translation lingotek-translation allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ray Enterprise Translation: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
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Mitigating Controls
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