CVE-2025-53204
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the eventlist WordPress plugin. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or code execution. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the eventlist plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- eventlist 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 inclusion of malicious PHP files, leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, etc.) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent access to sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.9.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/eventlist/vulnerability/wordpress-eventlist-1-9-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find eventlist plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.9.3+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the eventlist plugin until patched
Restrict file access
linuxConfigure web server to deny access to sensitive directories and files
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<Files ~ "\.(inc|php|txt|conf)$">
Order allow,deny
Deny from all
</Files>
# Nginx: Add to server block
location ~ \.(inc|php|txt|conf)$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the eventlist plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins for eventlist version. If version is 1.9.2 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
# Check via WordPress CLI
wp plugin get eventlist --field=version
# Or check file directly
cat /path/to/wp-content/plugins/eventlist/eventlist.php | grep 'Version:'Verify Fix Applied:
Verify eventlist plugin version is 1.9.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements in web server logs
- Multiple requests to eventlist plugin files with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to eventlist endpoints with file path parameters
- Patterns of ../ or absolute paths in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*eventlist*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*/proc/*"))