CVE-2025-52715
📋 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 RadiusTheme Classified Listing plugin, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All users running vulnerable versions of the plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- RadiusTheme Classified Listing 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.2.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Classified Listing' and update to version 4.2.1 or later. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Classified Listing plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate classified-listing
Restrict file inclusion
allConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict file inclusion paths.
allow_url_include = Off in php.ini
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Classified Listing version. If version is 4.2.0 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get classified-listing --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.2.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file inclusion patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with suspicious file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (e.g., ../../etc/passwd)
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../../*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file://*")