CVE-2025-48081
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the Printeers Print & Ship WordPress plugin allows attackers to access files outside the intended directory using '.../...//' sequences. It affects all versions up to 1.17.0 of the plugin, potentially exposing sensitive server files to unauthorized users.
💻 Affected Systems
- Printeers Print & Ship 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
Complete server compromise through reading sensitive configuration files (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd), source code disclosure, or accessing other restricted files leading to further exploitation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized reading of WordPress configuration files, plugin source code, or other web-accessible files containing sensitive information.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted by server permissions, with only publicly readable files exposed.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of path traversal techniques and knowledge of target file paths.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.17.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Printeers Print & Ship' and update to version 1.17.1 or later. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the Printeers Print & Ship plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate printeers-print-ship
Web server path restriction
allConfigure web server to block directory traversal sequences
# For Apache: add to .htaccess
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\./ [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\.\\
RewriteRule .* - [F]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove plugin entirely if functionality not critical
- Implement WAF rules to block path traversal patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Printeers Print & Ship versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='Printeers Print & Ship' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.17.1 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '.../...//' sequences
- Access attempts to unusual file paths from plugin endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file requests from plugin URLs
- Patterns of '../' sequences in URLs
SIEM Query:
url:*.../...//* OR url:*../..//*