CVE-2025-31016
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the JetWooBuilder WordPress plugin. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using JetWooBuilder versions up to 2.1.18 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock JetWooBuilder 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 system compromise, data exfiltration, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to publicly accessible files if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities and WordPress plugin structure. No authentication required based on CWE-98 classification.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.19 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find JetWooBuilder and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JetWooBuilder Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate jet-woo-builder
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → JetWooBuilder version. If version is 2.1.18 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-woo-builder --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify JetWooBuilder version is 2.1.19 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious file paths
- Requests containing '../' or similar path traversal sequences
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters targeting JetWooBuilder endpoints
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS 'jet-woo-builder' AND (url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS 'include' OR url CONTAINS 'require')