CVE-2025-46444
📋 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 Ads Pro Plugin by scripteo. Attackers can read sensitive files or potentially execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ads Pro Plugin by scripteo
⚠️ 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
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or password files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and security controls restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 4.88
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Ads Pro Plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update, deactivate and remove plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Ads Pro Plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate ap-plugin-scripteo
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir
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 least privilege access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Ads Pro Plugin version 4.88 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='Ads Pro Plugin' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 4.88 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests containing '../' or file inclusion patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file paths in parameters
- Unusual traffic to plugin-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*")