CVE-2025-47510
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Display Eventbrite Events WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress sites. All WordPress installations using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Display Eventbrite Events 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
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
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Display Eventbrite Events'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install fresh version 6.4+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available.
wp plugin deactivate widget-for-eventbrite-api
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 strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress plugin version in admin panel or via wp-cli: wp plugin get widget-for-eventbrite-api --field=versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get widget-for-eventbrite-api --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 6.4 or higher and test file inclusion attempts return errors.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in query parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Unusual file access patterns from web directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET/POST requests containing 'include', 'require', or file path traversal patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*include=*" OR uri="*require=*" OR uri="*..*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*data://*")