CVE-2025-24677
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites running the vulnerable Post/Page Copying Tool plugin. Attackers can inject malicious code through the plugin's functionality, leading to complete system compromise. All WordPress installations using affected plugin versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Post/Page Copying Tool 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 allowing attackers to install backdoors, steal sensitive data, deface websites, or use the server for further attacks.
Likely Case
Website defacement, data theft, malware installation, or use as part of a botnet for DDoS attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems are in place to block exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find 'Post/Page Copying Tool'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.0.4+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Post/Page Copying Tool plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate post-page-copying-tool
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests to vulnerable plugin endpoints
# Add to .htaccess for Apache:
RewriteRule ^wp-content/plugins/post-page-copying-tool/.*\.php$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Post/Page Copying Tool plugin completely from the WordPress installation
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for suspicious activity targeting the plugin
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Post/Page Copying Tool version. If version is 2.0.3 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get post-page-copying-tool --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.0.4 or later in WordPress admin panel and test plugin functionality.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin PHP files
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful plugin access
- Web server logs showing execution of unexpected system commands
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing suspicious code patterns or shell commands in POST data to plugin endpoints
- Outbound connections from web server to unknown IPs
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.log" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/post-page-copying-tool/*" AND (method="POST" OR status=200))