CVE-2025-52805
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Path Traversal vulnerability in the VaultDweller Leyka WordPress plugin that allows PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI). Attackers can exploit this to read sensitive files on the server or potentially execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites running Leyka plugin versions up to 3.31.9 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- VaultDweller Leyka 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 LFI leading to remote code execution, sensitive file disclosure (config files, credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive server files including configuration files, logs, and potentially database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited file read access restricted by server permissions and directory traversal protections.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited. The PatchStack reference indicates public disclosure and likely exploitation attempts.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.31.10 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/leyka/vulnerability/wordpress-leyka-3-31-9-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 'Leyka' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 3.31.10+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Leyka Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate leyka
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in requests to Leyka endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Leyka version. If version is 3.31.9 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get leyka --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Leyka plugin version is 3.31.10 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing '../' or directory traversal patterns to Leyka endpoints
- PHP error logs showing file inclusion errors
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal payloads to /wp-content/plugins/leyka/ endpoints
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS '/wp-content/plugins/leyka/' AND (url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS '..\\' OR url CONTAINS '%2e%2e%2f')