CVE-2025-32150
📋 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 Real Estate Manager plugin users running versions up to 7.3, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Real Estate Manager 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 file disclosure (including configuration files with credentials), and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), limited file read access, and potential privilege escalation through file manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server restrictions, and security controls preventing directory traversal.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find Real Estate Manager plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, download version 7.4+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old plugin, upload new version, activate
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate real-estate-manager
Restrict File Access
linuxConfigure web server to restrict file inclusion paths
# In Apache .htaccess:
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html/"
# In nginx php-fpm config:
php_admin_value[open_basedir] = /var/www/html/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict plugin access to authenticated users only through WordPress role management
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Real Estate Manager version. If version is 7.3 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get real-estate-manager --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 7.4 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test file inclusion attempts should fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with 'include' or 'require' parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters (e.g., ?file=../../etc/passwd)
- Unusual file extensions in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*include*" OR uri="*require*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*path=*") AND status=200