CVE-2025-30846
📋 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 Restaurant Menu by MotoPress plugin versions up to 2.4.4, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Restaurant Menu by MotoPress (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 theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, or denial of service.
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 target environment. No public exploit code identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.4.4
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Restaurant Menu by MotoPress'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Restaurant Menu by MotoPress plugin until patched version is available.
Restrict file permissions
Linux/UnixSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories and configuration files.
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chmod 600 sensitive-config-files
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Disable PHP allow_url_include directive in php.ini configuration
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Restaurant Menu by MotoPress' version 2.4.4 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name='Restaurant Menu by MotoPress' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated beyond 2.4.4 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious file paths
- Multiple requests to plugin files with file parameter variations
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../, /etc/, etc.) to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*mp-restaurant-menu*" AND (params="*file=*" OR params="*include=*" OR params="*require=*"))