CVE-2025-9990Network attack vector

PHP code execution via portal_type file inclusion

Published Sep 5, 2025 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Local file inclusion in Smackcoders WordPress Helpdesk Integration 5.8.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute PHP code. The plugin's index.php uses the request-controlled portal_type value to select a PHP file for inclusion without restricting the resulting path. Code execution requires an attacker-controlled PHP file to be present on the server; inclusion can also bypass access controls or disclose data.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability0.71%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Local file inclusion in Smackcoders WordPress Helpdesk Integration 5.8.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute PHP code. The plugin's index.php uses the request-controlled portal_type value to select a PHP file for inclusion without restricting the resulting path. Code execution requires an attacker-controlled PHP file to be present on the server; inclusion can also bypass access controls or disclose data.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-9990
Published
Sep 5, 2025
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
Smackcoders Inc.
Product
WordPress Helpdesk Integration
Classifications
CWE-98, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 5, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=5.8.10

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Smackcoders Inc. · WordPress Helpdesk Integrationversion=0 <=5.8.10

Published CVSS scores

8.1WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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