CVE-2025-22364
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress installations using the Ach Invoice App plugin versions up to 1.0.1, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Service Shogun Ach Invoice App 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file disclosure (config files, passwords), and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files) and limited file system access through path traversal.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server restrictions, and security modules like mod_security in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities and WordPress plugin structure. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Ach Invoice App' plugin. 4. Check for available updates. 5. Update to latest version. 6. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the Ach Invoice App plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate ach-invoice-app
Restrict PHP file inclusion
allConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file inclusion
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: 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 plugin version: Navigate to WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins, find Ach Invoice App and check version number.Check Version:
wp plugin get ach-invoice-app --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.0.1 and test file inclusion attempts return proper errors instead of file contents.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple failed include/require attempts
- Requests with ../ patterns or unusual parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in parameters
- Unusual file extensions in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*include*" OR uri="*require*" OR uri="*../*") AND status=200