CVE-2025-32672
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on servers running the affected WordPress plugin. It affects all WordPress sites using Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor plugin versions up to 1.4.9, potentially leading to remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor 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 remote code execution, data theft, website defacement, and malware installation.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion leading to sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict PHP execution in sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.0+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ultimate-bootstrap-elements-for-elementor
Restrict PHP file inclusion
allConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and open_basedir restrictions
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin completely from production systems
- Implement web application firewall rules to block requests containing file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor → Version. If version is 1.4.9 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get ultimate-bootstrap-elements-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.5.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in web server logs
- Requests to plugin PHP files with file path parameters
- Multiple 200 responses to unusual file paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' or absolute paths in parameters
- Requests to wp-content/plugins/ultimate-bootstrap-elements-for-elementor/ with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*ultimate-bootstrap-elements*" AND (param="*..*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*C:*"))