CVE-2025-39452
📋 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 WPCafe plugin from Themewinter. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Themewinter WPCafe 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 server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to publicly accessible files if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires finding vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.2.33 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-cafe/vulnerability/wordpress-wpcafe-plugin-2-2-32-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 WPCafe and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 2.2.33 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WPCafe Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-cafe
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxAdd PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
disable_functions = exec,passthru,shell_exec,system,proc_open,popen,curl_exec,curl_multi_exec,parse_ini_file,show_source
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement least privilege access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → WPCafe version. If version is 2.2.32 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-cafe --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WPCafe plugin version is 2.2.33 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to WPCafe endpoints with file parameters
- HTTP 200 responses for unexpected file types
Network Indicators:
- Requests containing '..' or absolute paths in parameters
- Unusual file extensions in URLs targeting WPCafe endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/wp-cafe/" AND (query="*..*" OR query="*file=*")