CVE-2025-57889
📋 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 running the InPost Gallery plugin versions up to 2.1.4.5, potentially enabling attackers to read sensitive files or execute code.
💻 Affected Systems
- RealMag777 InPost Gallery 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 local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP configurations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.4.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find InPost Gallery and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 2.1.4.6 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate inpost-gallery
Restrict File Access
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chmod 700 wp-content/plugins/inpost-gallery/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict PHP configuration with open_basedir and disable dangerous functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → InPost Gallery version. If version is 2.1.4.5 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get inpost-gallery --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.1.4.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- Multiple requests to plugin files with path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns or file inclusion parameters to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*inpost-gallery*" AND (params="*../*" OR params="*php://*" OR params="*file=*"))