CVE-2025-22508
📋 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 sites running FAT Event Lite plugin versions up to 1.1, potentially enabling attackers to read sensitive files or execute code. The vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit.
💻 Affected Systems
- FAT Event Lite 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, data exfiltration, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, disabled dangerous PHP functions, and restricted web server access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is unauthenticated and relatively straightforward for attackers familiar with LFI techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1 (check plugin repository for latest)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find FAT Event Lite and update to latest version. 4. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressDeactivate the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation
wp plugin deactivate fat-event-lite
Restrict PHP Functions
PHPDisable dangerous PHP functions in php.ini
disable_functions = allow_url_fopen,allow_url_include
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent access to sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → FAT Event Lite version. If version is 1.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get fat-event-lite --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated beyond 1.1 and test for LFI using controlled testing methods.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests with '../' sequences
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../, /etc/passwd, etc.) to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*fat-event-lite*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*php://*"))