What is the severity of CVE-2025-3897?

CVE-2025-3897 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3897?

To fix CVE-2025-3897, update the EUCookieLaw plugin to version 2.7.3 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-3897?

All users of the EUCookieLaw plugin for WordPress running versions up to and including 2.7.2 are affected by CVE-2025-3897.

What kind of attacks can result from CVE-2025-3897?

CVE-2025-3897 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server.

Is CVE-2025-3897 still being actively exploited?

While there are no specific reports of active exploitation, due to its critical nature, it is advisable to mitigate it immediately.

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CVE-2025-3897

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5.9

CWE

9/5/2025

CVE-2025-3897: EUCookieLaw <= 2.7.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read

First published: Fri May 09 2025(Updated: )

The EUCookieLaw plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.2 via the 'file_get_contents' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. The vulnerability can only be exploited if a caching plugin such as W3 Total Cache is installed and activated.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EU Cookie Law	<=2.7.2

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What is the severity of CVE-2025-3897?
CVE-2025-3897 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3897?
To fix CVE-2025-3897, update the EUCookieLaw plugin to version 2.7.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-3897?
All users of the EUCookieLaw plugin for WordPress running versions up to and including 2.7.2 are affected by CVE-2025-3897.
What kind of attacks can result from CVE-2025-3897?
CVE-2025-3897 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server.
Is CVE-2025-3897 still being actively exploited?
While there are no specific reports of active exploitation, due to its critical nature, it is advisable to mitigate it immediately.

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