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CVE-2025-60218 WPLocker CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability (CVSS score: 9.9) was discovered in the PT Luxa Addons plugin for WordPress, version 1.2.2 and earlier. This vulnerability allows subscribers to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to severe consequences, including code execution and data breaches. The vulnerability was made public on June 17, 2026. Users of the affected plugin should take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Vendor
WPLocker
Product
PT Luxa Addons
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Administrators and users of WordPress sites with the PT Luxa Addons plugin installed, particularly those with subscriber-level access, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to protect their sites.

Technical summary

The PT Luxa Addons plugin for WordPress, version 1.2.2 and earlier, is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload attacks. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of file uploads, allowing subscribers to upload files without proper restrictions. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the PT Luxa Addons plugin to the latest version, if available.
  • Restrict file upload capabilities to trusted users only.
  • Implement additional security measures, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and intrusion detection systems.
  • Monitor your WordPress site for suspicious activity and file uploads.
  • Consider using a security plugin to enhance WordPress security.
  • Regularly update and patch all plugins and themes on your WordPress site.
  • Limit subscriber-level access to sensitive areas of your WordPress site.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack and is publicly listed in the CVE database. The CVE record and NVD details are available for further information.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-60218 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-60218

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-60218 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60218

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.