CVE-2025-32652
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files to WordPress sites using the Solace Extra plugin. Attackers can execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of affected websites. All WordPress installations with Solace Extra plugin versions up to 1.3.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Solace Extra 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
Complete server compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or use as part of a botnet.
Likely Case
Website defacement, backdoor installation, credential theft, and lateral movement within the hosting environment.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted at web server level or if intrusion detection systems block malicious payloads.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST requests with malicious files can exploit this vulnerability. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Solace Extra plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Solace Extra Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate solace-extra
Restrict File Uploads via .htaccess
linuxBlock execution of uploaded files in WordPress uploads directory
Add to .htaccess in wp-content/uploads: <Files *.php> deny from all </Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove Solace Extra plugin completely from all WordPress installations
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file uploads to vulnerable endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Solace Extra version ≤1.3.1Check Version:
wp plugin get solace-extra --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Solace Extra plugin version is 1.3.2 or higher, or plugin is removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to */wp-content/plugins/solace-extra/* with file uploads
- Unexpected .php, .phtml, or executable files in uploads directory
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from WordPress server
- File uploads to plugin endpoints without authentication
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/solace-extra/" AND method="POST" AND content_type="multipart/form-data")