CVE-2025-22630
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a command injection vulnerability in the WordPress Widget Options plugin that allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.1.0 and can be exploited by authenticated users with appropriate permissions.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Widget Options 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
Complete server compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, install malware, exfiltrate data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution leading to website defacement, data theft, or installation of backdoors.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and output encoding are implemented, with restricted user permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access. Public proof-of-concept code exists in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.1.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Widget Options' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Widget Options Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate widget-options
Restrict User Permissions
allLimit which users can access plugin settings to reduce attack surface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block command injection patterns
- Remove or restrict plugin functionality through code modification if possible
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Widget Options → Version. If version is 4.1.0 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get widget-options --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.1.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in web server logs
- Suspicious POST requests to widget-options endpoints
- Unexpected system commands in PHP error logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
- Command and control traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*widget-options*" AND (cmd="*" OR exec="*" OR system="*"))