CVE-2025-48330
📋 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 Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms plugin version 1.7.0 or earlier, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Real Time Validation for Gravity 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
Full server compromise via 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 with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and uses simple HTTP requests. Public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate real-time-validation-for-gravity-forms
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns.
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "phase:2,deny,status:403,id:1001"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin completely if not essential
- Implement strict file permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for plugin version. If Real Time Validation for Gravity Forms is installed and version is 1.7.0 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get real-time-validation-for-gravity-forms --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.7.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in GET/POST parameters
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*real-time-validation*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*"))