CVE-2025-46468
📋 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 WPFable Fable Extra plugin, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or remote code execution. All installations from version n/a through 1.0.6 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WPFable Fable Extra 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 via local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at web application firewall level with no file access or code execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fable-extra/vulnerability/wordpress-fable-extra-1-0-5-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 'Fable Extra' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allDeactivate the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation
wp plugin deactivate fable-extra
Web Application Firewall Rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Fable Extra version. If version is 1.0.6 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get fable-extra --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.7 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET/POST requests with file path traversal sequences
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.logs" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND status=200