CVE-2025-47494
📋 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 EventON plugin (including EventON Lite) up to version 2.4.1, potentially leading to information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- EventON
- EventON Lite
⚠️ 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 server files like configuration files, logs, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly restricted and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/eventon-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-eventon-2-4-1-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 EventON or EventON Lite. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable EventON plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate eventon
wp plugin deactivate eventon-lite
Restrict file access
linuxSet proper file permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions
chmod 640 wp-content/plugins/eventon/*.php
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 web server user permissions and implement strict file system access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → EventON version. If version is 2.4.1 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get eventon --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify EventON plugin version is 2.4.2 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to EventON plugin files with path traversal patterns
- Failed include/require attempts with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal sequences in parameters
- Requests to EventON plugin files with unusual file extensions
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*eventon*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*" OR param="*file=*"))