CVE-2025-47439
📋 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 Download Monitor plugin, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All sites running vulnerable versions of Download Monitor are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Download Monitor 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
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
File disclosure limited to web-accessible directories if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires specific conditions but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.0.23 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Download Monitor and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 5.0.23 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Download Monitor plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate download-monitor
Restrict file inclusion paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion to specific directories
php_admin_value 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 strict access controls on sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Download Monitor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get download-monitor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Download Monitor version is 5.0.23 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- Requests to download-monitor endpoints with file path parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns to download-monitor endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="*access.log*" AND (uri="*download-monitor*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*file=*"))