CVE-2025-30820
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper input validation in the WishSuite WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites running WishSuite versions up to 1.4.4 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WishSuite 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
File read attempts blocked, no code execution possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wishsuite/vulnerability/wordpress-wishsuite-plugin-1-4-4-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 WishSuite and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.4.5 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WishSuite Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate wishsuite
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > WishSuite version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wishsuite --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm WishSuite version is 1.4.5 or higher in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to WishSuite endpoints with file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or absolute file paths in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*wishsuite*" AND (params="*../*" OR params="*/etc/*" OR params="*C:*"))