CVE-2025-32692
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the WP Subscription Forms WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using WP Subscription Forms versions up to 1.2.4 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Subscription Forms 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
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
File read attempts blocked, no code execution possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Subscription Forms. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.2.5+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate wp-subscription-forms
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove plugin files completely from WordPress installation
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > WP Subscription Forms version number.Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-subscription-forms --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.2.5 or higher in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters to wp-subscription-forms endpoints
- Unusual file read attempts in PHP error logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET/POST requests containing '..', 'php://', or file paths in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*wp-subscription-forms*" AND (param="*..*" OR param="*php://*")