CVE-2025-47653
📋 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 WP-Recall plugin, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All WordPress installations with WP-Recall plugin versions up to 16.26.14 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP-Recall 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 through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public details available on Patchstack.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 16.26.15 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-recall/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-recall-16-26-14-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 WP-Recall and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 16.26.15 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP-Recall Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-recall
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxModify php.ini to disable dangerous functions
disable_functions = exec,passthru,shell_exec,system,proc_open,popen,curl_exec,curl_multi_exec,parse_ini_file,show_source
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → WP-Recall version. If version is 16.26.14 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-recall --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP-Recall plugin version is 16.26.15 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to wp-recall endpoints with ../ patterns
- Errors containing 'include' or 'require' with user-supplied input
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../, /etc/passwd, etc.) to wp-recall endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*wp-recall*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*php://*"))