CVE-2025-39364
📋 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 running the PluginEver Product Category Slider for WooCommerce plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Product Category Slider for WooCommerce by PluginEver
⚠️ 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 server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or password files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and security controls restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.3.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Product Category Slider for WooCommerce'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 4.3.5+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woo-category-slider-by-pluginever
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxUse PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
Add 'disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once' to php.ini (not recommended for production)
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin entirely if not essential
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Product Category Slider for WooCommerce versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get woo-category-slider-by-pluginever --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 4.3.5 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP/Apache logs
- Requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file paths like ../../../etc/passwd in query parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*woo-category-slider* AND (web.uri:*..* OR web.uri:*etc* OR web.uri:*proc*)