WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2025-15637 Deferred

Shuffle permits unauthenticated local file inclusion

Shuffle <= 1.8 allows an unauthenticated attacker to influence a server-side file-inclusion operation. Local file disclosure or PHP execution may result depending on the selected file and server state; the CNA assigns high confidentiality, integrity and availability impact.

CVE / CNA score 8.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Shuffle
Plugin slug
shuffle
Affected
n/a through 1.8
Safe version
1.9
Published
Aug 20, 2026
Weakness
CWE-98 — Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')

This CVE was published Aug 20, 2026 and is one of 3 known issues for this theme.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Shuffle to 1.9 or later. Review activity by the stated attacker class and investigate unexpected data access, state changes, files or sessions relevant to this vulnerability class.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Shuffle <= 1.8 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources