CVE-2025-39468
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on servers running vulnerable versions of the Modal Survey WordPress plugin. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using Modal Survey version 2.0.2.0.1 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Modal Survey 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 leading to data theft, malware deployment, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to create backdoors, deface websites, or steal sensitive data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web application firewalls block malicious requests.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 2.0.2.0.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Modal Survey and update to latest version. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable Modal Survey plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate modal-survey
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing suspicious file inclusion patterns.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions on web directories
- Deploy web application firewall with RFI protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Modal Survey plugin version <= 2.0.2.0.1.Check Version:
wp plugin get modal-survey --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Modal Survey plugin version is > 2.0.2.0.1 in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with suspicious file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns to modal-survey endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*modal-survey*" AND (param="*include*" OR param="*require*"))