CVE-2025-24782
📋 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 using the Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate plugin versions up to 1.6.10, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file disclosure (like wp-config.php with database credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potential privilege escalation through reading configuration files, and limited code execution depending on server configuration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions restrict access to sensitive files and PHP configuration disables dangerous functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists in the Patchstack advisory.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.6.11 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.6.11+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate post-grid-carousel-ultimate
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
Add 'open_basedir = /var/www/html' to php.ini
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict plugin access to authenticated users only using WordPress access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate' version ≤1.6.10Check Version:
wp plugin get post-grid-carousel-ultimate --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.6.11 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in parameters
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent plugin files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..', '/etc/', or other directory traversal patterns
- Requests to plugin endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*post-grid-carousel-ultimate* AND (web.param:*../* OR web.param:*etc/passwd*)