CVE-2025-26936
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in the Fresh Framework WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected websites. It affects all versions up to 1.70.0, enabling complete server compromise. Any WordPress site using this vulnerable plugin is at immediate risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Fresh Framework 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
Complete server takeover with attacker gaining full administrative access, data theft, malware deployment, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Website defacement, data exfiltration, cryptocurrency mining, or ransomware deployment.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if isolated in containerized environment with strict network segmentation and monitoring.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code available. Attack requires no authentication and minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.71.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Fresh Framework plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Immediate Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation while planning permanent fix.
wp plugin deactivate fresh-framework
WAF Rule Implementation
allBlock requests to vulnerable plugin endpoints using web application firewall.
# Add rule to block requests to /wp-content/plugins/fresh-framework/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from internet using firewall rules
- Implement strict file integrity monitoring and alerting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Fresh Framework version. If version ≤1.70.0, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get fresh-framework --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Fresh Framework plugin version is 1.71.0 or later, or plugin is completely removed.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/fresh-framework/
- Sudden appearance of unfamiliar PHP files in web directories
- Unexpected process execution from web server user
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious IPs from web server
- Unusual traffic patterns to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/fresh-framework/*" OR process="php" AND cmdline="*fresh-framework*")