CVE-2025-39399
📋 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 using the License For Envato plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- License For Envato 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, data theft, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions, input validation, and security controls prevent file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'License For Envato' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allDeactivate and remove the vulnerable plugin
wp plugin deactivate license-envato
wp plugin delete license-envato
PHP Configuration Hardening
linuxSet php.ini to restrict file inclusion
allow_url_include = Off
open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict input validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → License For Envato version. If version is 1.0.0 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get license-envato --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.1 or later, or confirm plugin is removed from plugins directory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- HTTP requests with file path parameters to plugin endpoints
- Errors containing 'include()' or 'require()' with user-supplied input
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or absolute file paths
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*license-envato*" AND (params="*../*" OR params="*/etc/*" OR params="*C:*"))