What is the severity of CVE-2025-31098?

CVE-2025-31098 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file inclusion resulting in local file exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31098?

To fix CVE-2025-31098, update the DeBounce Email Validator plugin to version 5.8 or later, which resolves the local file inclusion issue.

What versions of the DeBounce Email Validator are affected by CVE-2025-31098?

CVE-2025-31098 affects DeBounce Email Validator versions from n/a through 5.7.

What impact does CVE-2025-31098 have on my website?

CVE-2025-31098 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web server, potentially compromising the security of your website.

Is CVE-2025-31098 an isolated vulnerability?

CVE-2025-31098 is specific to the DeBounce Email Validator plugin and does not directly affect other plugins or applications.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-31098

high

7.5

CWE

EPSS

0.114%

3/4/2025

7/4/2025

CVE-2025-31098: WordPress DeBounce Email Validator <= 5.7 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

First published: Thu Apr 03 2025(Updated: )

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in debounce DeBounce Email Validator allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects DeBounce Email Validator: from n/a through 5.7.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress DeBounce Email Validator	>=n/a<=5.7
WordPress DeBounce Email Validator	<=5.7

Remedy

Update the WordPress DeBounce Email Validator plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.71).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/debounce-io-email-validator/vulnerability/wordpress-debounce-email-validator-5-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31098?
CVE-2025-31098 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file inclusion resulting in local file exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31098?
To fix CVE-2025-31098, update the DeBounce Email Validator plugin to version 5.8 or later, which resolves the local file inclusion issue.
What versions of the DeBounce Email Validator are affected by CVE-2025-31098?
CVE-2025-31098 affects DeBounce Email Validator versions from n/a through 5.7.
What impact does CVE-2025-31098 have on my website?
CVE-2025-31098 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web server, potentially compromising the security of your website.
Is CVE-2025-31098 an isolated vulnerability?
CVE-2025-31098 is specific to the DeBounce Email Validator plugin and does not directly affect other plugins or applications.

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