CVE-2025-26905
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the Estatik WordPress plugin allows attackers to include arbitrary local PHP files, potentially leading to remote code execution. It affects all WordPress sites running Estatik versions up to 4.1.9. Attackers can exploit this to read sensitive files or execute malicious code on the server.
💻 Affected Systems
- Estatik 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
Full server compromise via remote code execution, allowing attackers to install backdoors, steal data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) leading to data theft or further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server restrictions prevent access to critical system files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of path traversal techniques and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.2.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/estatik/vulnerability/wordpress-estatik-plugin-4-1-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Estatik plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Estatik plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
Web server path restrictions
web-serverConfigure web server to block directory traversal attempts
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file permissions on sensitive directories and configuration files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Estatik version 4.1.9 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=estatik --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Estatik version is 4.2.0 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to Estatik plugin endpoints
- Unusual file access attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal payloads to /wp-content/plugins/estatik/
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*../*" AND uri="*estatik*")