CVE-2025-15368
SportsPress <= 2.7.26 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
CVSS Score
8.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The SportsPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.26 via shortcodes 'template_name' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.
| CWE | CWE-98 |
| Vendor | themeboy |
| Product | sportspress – sports club & league manager |
| Published | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
themeboy / SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager
0 ≤ 2.7.26
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/27e40af7-5697-4482-a96d-9216886c363b?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sportspress/tags/2.7.26/includes/class-sp-shortcodes.php#L32 plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sportspress/tags/2.7.26/includes/class-sp-shortcodes.php#L182 plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sportspress/tags/2.7.26/includes/sp-core-functions.php#L68 plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3451661%40sportspress&new=3451661%40sportspress&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Credits
Muhammad Yudha - DJ