CVE-2025-22279
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the JetCompareWishlist plugin from Crocoblock. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock JetCompareWishlist WordPress 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.6.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find JetCompareWishlist and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.6.0 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the JetCompareWishlist plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jet-compare-wishlist
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable remote file inclusion and restrict local file inclusion paths
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → JetCompareWishlist version. If version is 1.5.9 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-compare-wishlist --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.6.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters (include, require, file parameters)
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file paths in query parameters
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*jet-compare-wishlist*" AND (query="*include*" OR query="*require*" OR query="*file*"))