Contributor Local File Inclusion in Splash - Sport Club WordPress: file inclusion (LFI/RFI)
Contributor Local File Inclusion in Splash - Sport Club WordPress
File inclusion (LFI/RFI) in the Contributor Local File Inclusion in Splash - Sport Club WordPress component. Threat level: High (CVSS 7.5).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Contributor Local File Inclusion in Splash - Sport Club WordPress. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 7.5 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
File inclusion (LFI/RFI) lets an attacker force the site to load a file outside its intended scope, local (e.g. configuration) or remote.
It can expose sensitive configuration files (database credentials) and is often the first step in a chain leading to code execution.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 7.5 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- Requires an ordinary, low-privileged account.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
Weakness class: CWE-98.
How to fix: file inclusion (LFI/RFI)
- Update the component that allows the file inclusion.
- Check whether wp-config.php or other configuration files could have been read; if so, rotate the database password and the salts.
- Restrict outbound and file access at the server level where possible.
- Review logs for suspicious requests containing ../ or references to system paths.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this vulnerability affect my site?
It affects sites that use Contributor Local File Inclusion in Splash - Sport Club WordPress. Check whether you have this component installed and which version, the flaw only applies to the vulnerable version range. You can verify it in under a minute with our free vulnerability scanner.
How do I check whether I have the vulnerable version?
In your admin panel (in WordPress: Plugins / Themes) check the installed version of Contributor Local File Inclusion in Splash - Sport Club WordPress and compare it with the vendor advisory that names the fixed version. If it is lower, or you are not sure, run our scanner, which reads the versions visible in the site code.
How urgently should I react?
This is a Wysoka-severity flaw, so treat it as urgent, high-impact vulnerabilities are often exploited automatically within hours of disclosure. Update as soon as possible.
What if a patch is not available yet?
Until a fix ships, reduce the exposure: temporarily disable the vulnerable component, restrict access to the affected functionality, or add a WAF rule blocking the vulnerable request. Keep a current off-site backup and watch for signs of a break-in.
Is updating alone enough?
If the site has not been attacked yet, updating to the patched version closes the hole. If there are already signs of compromise (unknown files, new admin accounts, redirects), the update does not undo the break-in, you also need to clean the site and rotate passwords and the WordPress salts.
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