CVE-2025-24611
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in WP Ultimate Exporter allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file paths. It affects WordPress sites using this plugin from any version up to 2.9. Attackers can potentially access sensitive configuration files and other restricted data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Smackcoders WP Ultimate Exporter
⚠️ 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 through reading sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials, potentially leading to database takeover and further system access.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files including configuration files, user data, and other restricted content stored on the web server.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted to web-accessible directories if proper file permissions and web server restrictions are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with publicly available tools and techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.9.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find WP Ultimate Exporter
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate WP Ultimate Exporter until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate wp-ultimate-exporter
Restrict file access via web server
allConfigure web server to block directory traversal attempts
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F]
# Nginx: Add to server block
if ($request_uri ~* "\.\.") { return 403; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate and remove WP Ultimate Exporter plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Ultimate Exporter version 2.9 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wp-ultimate-exporter --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.9.1 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns
- Requests to unusual file paths in plugin directory
- Failed attempts to access sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file read requests to plugin endpoints
- Patterns of directory traversal attempts
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/wp-content/plugins/wp-ultimate-exporter/*")