CVE-2025-39396
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Crocoblock JetReviews plugin, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All sites running JetReviews version 2.3.6 or earlier are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock JetReviews 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 (config files, passwords), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (wp-config.php, database credentials), limited code execution through log poisoning, or reading of other local files containing sensitive information.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper file permissions, web application firewalls blocking suspicious requests, and restricted PHP configuration settings.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of file paths but is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.3.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jet-reviews/vulnerability/wordpress-jetreviews-plugin-2-3-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find JetReviews plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.3.7+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable JetReviews plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate jet-reviews
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing suspicious file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Path Traversal Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories) to limit readable files
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules and restrict access to admin interfaces
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > JetReviews for version number. If version is 2.3.6 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-reviews --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify JetReviews plugin version is 2.3.7 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing '../', '..\', or file paths in query strings
- Multiple 403/404 errors from same IP attempting file inclusion
Network Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests to JetReviews endpoints with file path parameters
- Traffic spikes to /wp-content/plugins/jet-reviews/
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*jet-reviews*" AND (params="*../*" OR params="*..\\*" OR params="*/etc/*" OR params="*C:\\*"))