CVE-2025-30835
📋 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 running the Accounting for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 1.6.8, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Accounting for WooCommerce 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 data exposure, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or source code, potentially enabling further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited file access within web root directory if proper file permissions and security controls are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.6.8
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Accounting for WooCommerce'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily deactivate the Accounting for WooCommerce plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate accounting-for-woocommerce
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Accounting for WooCommerce version ≤1.6.8Check Version:
wp plugin get accounting-for-woocommerce --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is >1.6.8 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- PHP include/require errors with unexpected file paths
- Requests containing '../' or similar path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Unusual file path patterns in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*accounting-for-woocommerce* AND (web.url:*../* OR web.url:*php* OR web.url:*include*)