CVE-2025-1707
📋 TL;DR
The Review Schema WordPress plugin has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server. This can lead to remote code execution, data theft, and privilege escalation. All WordPress sites using Review Schema plugin versions 2.2.4 and earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Review Schema plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise leading to data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, or complete site takeover via PHP code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files, privilege escalation to administrator, and backdoor installation for persistent access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted and proper file permissions prevent PHP execution in upload directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access and ability to upload or reference PHP files. The vulnerability is in post meta handling in the Shortcodes component.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 2.2.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3253799/review-schema
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Review Schema' and click 'Update Now'. 4. If auto-update fails, manually download version 2.2.5+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Review Schema plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate review-schema
Restrict file uploads
ApacheBlock PHP file uploads via .htaccess or web server configuration
<FilesMatch "\.php$">
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove contributor and higher permissions from untrusted users
- Implement web application firewall rules to block local file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Review Schema version. If version is 2.2.4 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=review-schema --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, confirm Review Schema plugin shows version 2.2.5 or higher in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- POST requests to wp-admin with file inclusion parameters
- Unusual file read operations in PHP error logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful contributor login
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns (../, /etc/passwd, etc.)
- Unexpected outbound connections from web server after file inclusion
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="*wp-admin*" AND (param="*file*" OR param="*include*" OR param="*require*"))