CVE-2025-53207
📋 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 WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks plugin versions up to 3.9.0, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks
⚠️ 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 disclosure (including configuration files with database credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd, etc.), limited code execution through log poisoning or other file manipulation techniques.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions are set, web server runs with minimal privileges, and sensitive files are stored outside web root.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.9.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 3.9.1+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-travel-blocks
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxAdd php.ini restrictions to limit file inclusion
allow_url_include = Off
open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks version ≤3.9.0Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-travel-blocks --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.9.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Requests to plugin files with file parameter
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../../etc/passwd)
- Requests to wp-content/plugins/wp-travel-blocks/ with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="*wp-travel-blocks*" AND (query="*file=*" OR query="*include=*" OR query="*require=*"))