CVE-2025-32152
📋 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 Slider a SlidersPack plugin versions up to 2.3, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Slider a SlidersPack 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 file disclosure (like wp-config.php), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive configuration file disclosure (database credentials, API keys), limited file read access, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges, though information disclosure remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Slider a SlidersPack' and update to version 2.4+. 4. If update not available, deactivate and delete the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Slider a SlidersPack plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate sliderspack-all-in-one-image-sliders
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement least privilege for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Slider a SlidersPack version 2.3 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get sliderspack-all-in-one-image-sliders --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.4+ in WordPress admin panel and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to plugin files with file parameter variations
- HTTP 200 responses for sensitive file requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' or absolute paths in parameters
- Requests to wp-content/plugins/sliderspack-all-in-one-image-sliders/ with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="*sliderspack*" AND (query="*file=*" OR query="*include=*" OR query="*require=*"))