CVE-2025-7780: AI Engine <= 2.9.4 - Missing URL Scheme Validation to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via simpleTranscribeAudio and get_audio Functions

Published Jul 24, 2025
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Updated

The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4. The simpleTranscribeAudio endpoint fails to restrict URL schemes before calling getaudio(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read any file on the web server and exfiltrate it via the plugin’s OpenAI API integration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AI Engine<=2.9.4

Event History

Jul 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 17, 57548
Event
via FIRST·03:55 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7780?

CVE-2025-7780 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7780?

To fix CVE-2025-7780, update the AI Engine plugin to version 2.9.5 or higher to eliminate the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-7780?

Any WordPress site using the AI Engine plugin version 2.9.4 or below is affected by CVE-2025-7780.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-7780?

CVE-2025-7780 involves sensitive information exposure through improper URL scheme restrictions in the simpleTranscribeAudio endpoint.

5

Can CVE-2025-7780 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-7780 can be exploited by authenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive information.

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