CVE-2025-26889
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the hockeydata LOS WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code by manipulating file paths. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the hockeydata LOS plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- hockeydata LOS 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and input validation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal techniques can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find hockeydata LOS plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update, manually download version 1.2.5+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the hockeydata LOS plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate hockeydata-los
Restrict PHP include paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict allowed include paths via open_basedir directive.
open_basedir = /var/www/html/:/tmp/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file system permissions for web server user to read-only for necessary directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > hockeydata LOS version. If version is 1.2.4 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get hockeydata-los --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.2.5 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP error logs
- Requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in web logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences (../)
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
web.url:*../* AND (web.method:GET OR web.method:POST)