CVE-2025-9985: Featured Image from URL (FIFU) <= 5.2.7 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure via Log File

Published Sep 26, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Featured Image from URL (FIFU)<=5.2.7

Event History

Sep 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 12, 58019
Event
via FIRST·03:23 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9985?

CVE-2025-9985 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9985?

To fix CVE-2025-9985, update the Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin to version 5.2.8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-9985?

CVE-2025-9985 affects all versions of the Featured Image from URL (FIFU) plugin for WordPress up to and including version 5.2.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-9985?

CVE-2025-9985 is a sensitive information exposure vulnerability due to publicly accessible log files.

5

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2025-9985?

Yes, unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2025-9985 to access sensitive information contained in the log files.

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