CVE-2025-30999
📋 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 WP Shopify plugin versions up to 1.5.3, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Shopify 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 configuration file disclosure (wp-config.php), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including database credentials, user data, and configuration files, potentially leading to further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server restrictions, and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-shopify/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-shopify-1-5-3-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 WP Shopify plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.4+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP Shopify Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate wp-shopify
Restrict PHP File Functions
allAdd php.ini restrictions to limit file inclusion functions.
allow_url_include = Off
allow_url_fopen = Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system access permissions and implement strict file inclusion controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > WP Shopify version. If version is 1.5.3 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-shopify --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP Shopify plugin version is 1.5.4 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to plugin files with file parameter
- HTTP 200 responses to requests with ../ patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ../, /etc/passwd, or wp-config.php
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*wp-shopify*" AND (uri="*file=*" OR uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*"))