CVE-2025-26890
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the HUSKY plugin for WordPress. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using HUSKY plugin versions up to 1.3.6.4 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PluginUs.Net HUSKY (WooCommerce Products Filter)
⚠️ 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 via reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary code if PHP wrappers are enabled.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially leading to credential theft and further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and disabled PHP wrappers, but still information disclosure risk.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion and path traversal. No public exploit code available at time of analysis.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.3.6.4
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'HUSKY - WooCommerce Products Filter'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PHP allow_url_include
allPrevents remote file inclusion but doesn't fix local file inclusion vulnerability
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Restrict file permissions
Linux/UnixLimit read access to sensitive files on server
chmod 600 /etc/passwd
chmod 600 wp-config.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate and remove HUSKY plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for HUSKY version 1.3.6.4 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='husky' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify HUSKY plugin version is greater than 1.3.6.4 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Access to sensitive files via web logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Patterns like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*wp-config*" OR uri="*.php?file=*")