CVE-2025-48293
📋 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 Geo Mashup plugin, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or remote code execution. All WordPress installations with Geo Mashup versions up to 1.13.16 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Geo Mashup 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, data theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent access to sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.13.17 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Geo Mashup and check for updates. 4. Update to version 1.13.17 or later. 5. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Geo Mashup Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate geo-mashup
Restrict File Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd rules to prevent access to sensitive file paths
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config|sql|log|txt)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent access to sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Geo Mashup version. If version is 1.13.16 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get geo-mashup --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Geo Mashup plugin version is 1.13.17 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs
- Multiple requests to Geo Mashup endpoints with file path parameters
- HTTP 200 responses to requests with suspicious include parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns to Geo Mashup endpoints
- Unusual file extensions in URLs targeting the plugin
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*geo-mashup*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*/proc/*"))