CVE-2025-47513
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in Infocob CRM Forms WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites running Infocob CRM Forms version 2.4.0 and earlier. The vulnerability enables unauthorized file access through improper path validation.
💻 Affected Systems
- Infocob CRM Forms 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
Attackers could download sensitive files including configuration files, database credentials, or other critical system files, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers download WordPress configuration files (wp-config.php) containing database credentials, leading to database compromise and potential site takeover.
If Mitigated
With proper file permissions and web server restrictions, attackers can only access publicly readable files, limiting damage to non-sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is publicly documented with proof-of-concept available, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Infocob CRM Forms' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 2.4.1+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Infocob CRM Forms plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate infocob-crm-forms
Web server path restriction
allConfigure web server to block directory traversal attempts
# For Apache: Set AllowOverride None in .htaccess
# For Nginx: Add location block to deny ../ patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin entirely if functionality is not critical
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Infocob CRM Forms version 2.4.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get infocob-crm-forms --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.4.1 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- GET requests with ../ sequences in URL parameters
- Requests to plugin files with suspicious file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" AND url="*infocob-crm-forms*")