CVE-2025-27272
📋 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 VG PostCarousel plugin versions up to 1.1, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- VG PostCarousel 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 through Local File Inclusion leading to Remote Code Execution, sensitive file disclosure (config files, passwords), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd), limited code execution through log poisoning or file upload, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, disabled PHP execution in upload directories, and restricted server access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP LFI techniques and may need additional steps for code execution.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1 (check plugin repository for latest)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find VG PostCarousel and click 'Update Now'. 4. If no update is available, deactivate and delete the plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the VG PostCarousel plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate vg-postcarousel
Restrict PHP file inclusion
ApacheAdd .htaccess rules to restrict file inclusion patterns
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the VG PostCarousel plugin completely from the WordPress installation
- Implement web application firewall rules to block LFI attack patterns and monitor for exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → VG PostCarousel version. If version is 1.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get vg-postcarousel --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated beyond 1.1 in WordPress admin panel and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with '../' patterns
- Requests to plugin files with file parameter
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../../' patterns
- Requests to wp-content/plugins/vg-postcarousel/ with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="*access.log*" AND ("vg-postcarousel" AND ("file=" OR "../" OR "..\\"))