CVE-2025-30814
📋 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 Post Grid plugin versions up to 7.7.17, potentially enabling attackers to read sensitive files or execute code.
💻 Affected Systems
- RadiusTheme The Post Grid 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, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires specific conditions but is feasible with knowledge of WordPress plugin structure. No public exploit code identified at time of analysis.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 7.7.18 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'The Post Grid' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 7.7.18+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily deactivate The Post Grid plugin until patched version can be installed.
wp plugin deactivate the-post-grid
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns targeting the-post-grid endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove The Post Grid plugin completely if not essential for site functionality
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 for sensitive files) and disable dangerous PHP functions like allow_url_fopen, allow_url_include
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → The Post Grid → Version number. If version is 7.7.17 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get the-post-grid --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 7.7.18 or higher in WordPress admin panel and test plugin functionality remains intact.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests containing '..', '/etc/', '/proc/' patterns targeting the-post-grid endpoints
- Multiple failed include attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters to /wp-content/plugins/the-post-grid/
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*the-post-grid*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*/proc/*"))