CVE-2025-49444
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files including web shells to WordPress sites using the vulnerable Reformer for Elementor plugin. Attackers can achieve remote code execution and full server compromise. All WordPress installations with this plugin version 1.0.5 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Reformer for Elementor 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 takeover with persistent backdoor installation, data exfiltration, and lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Website defacement, malware distribution, credential theft, and unauthorized administrative access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted at web server level or WAF blocks malicious uploads.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST request with malicious file upload bypasses validation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Reformer for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.0.6+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate reformer-elementor
Restrict Upload Directory
linuxSet upload directory permissions to prevent PHP execution.
chmod 644 /path/to/wp-content/uploads/*.php
find /path/to/wp-content/uploads -name "*.php" -delete
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file uploads with dangerous extensions
- Monitor file upload directories for suspicious PHP files and implement file integrity monitoring
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Reformer for Elementor' version 1.0.5 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get reformer-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.0.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/reformer-elementor/ upload endpoints
- Files with .php extension appearing in upload directories unexpectedly
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from web server following file uploads
- POST requests with file uploads to plugin-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/reformer-elementor/*" AND method="POST")