CVE-2025-49313
📋 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 ovatheme BRW plugin versions up to 1.8.6, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- ova-brw 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 file access (including configuration files with credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), limited file system access, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server restrictions, and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available details. Attackers can craft URLs to include local files without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.8.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ova-brw/vulnerability/wordpress-brw-1-8-6-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 'BRW' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin, then install fresh version 1.8.7+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the BRW plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate ova-brw
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file inclusion paths
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for BRW plugin version. If version is 1.8.6 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get ova-brw --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify BRW plugin version is 1.8.7 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test file inclusion attempts should fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent PHP files
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns
- Requests containing '..', '../', or absolute paths in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*wp-config*" OR uri="*passwd*")