CVE-2025-4389
📋 TL;DR
The Crawlomatic WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files due to missing file type validation. This vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using Crawlomatic Multipage Scraper Post Generator plugin versions up to 2.6.8.1, potentially leading to remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crawlomatic Multipage Scraper Post Generator 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
Complete server compromise via remote code execution, allowing attackers to install malware, steal data, or use the server for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers upload web shells to gain persistent access, deface websites, or install cryptocurrency miners.
If Mitigated
File uploads blocked, but attackers may still attempt exploitation attempts visible in logs.
🎯 Exploit Status
No authentication required, simple file upload vulnerability with high CVSS score makes weaponization likely.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.8.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://codecanyon.net/item/crawlomatic-multisite-scraper-post-generator-plugin-for-wordpress/20476010
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Crawlomatic plugin and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify plugin version is 2.6.8.2 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate crawlomatic-multipage-scraper-post-generator
Restrict File Uploads
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block PHP file execution in upload directories.
Add to .htaccess: <Files *.php> deny from all </Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the Crawlomatic plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file uploads to the vulnerable endpoint
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Crawlomatic version. If version is 2.6.8.1 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get crawlomatic-multipage-scraper-post-generator --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.6.8.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /wp-content/uploads/crawlomatic/
- POST requests to crawlomatic_generate_featured_image endpoint
- PHP file execution from upload directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to vulnerable plugin endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="*crawlomatic*" AND method="POST" AND content_type="multipart/form-data")