CVE-2025-30831
📋 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 Themify Event Post plugin versions up to 1.3.2, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Themify Event Post 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, etc.) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent access to sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.3 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Themify Event Post'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Themify Event Post plugin until patched version is available
Restrict file permissions
Linux/UnixSet strict file permissions on sensitive configuration files and directories
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chmod 700 wp-content/plugins/themify-event-post/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Disable PHP allow_url_include and open_basedir restrictions in php.ini
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Themify Event Post version. If version is 1.3.2 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=themify-event-post --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.3.3 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test file inclusion attempts should fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious file paths
- Requests to plugin files with file parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../, /etc/passwd, etc.)
- Unusual traffic to plugin-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*themify-event-post*" AND (query="*file=*" OR query="*include=*" OR query="*require=*"))