CVE-2025-57925
📋 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 immonex Kickstart Team plugin versions up to 1.6.9. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- immonex Kickstart Team 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 reading of sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or password files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file inclusion is restricted by PHP configuration (allow_url_include=Off) and proper file permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'immonex Kickstart Team'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update available, download version 1.7.0+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the immonex Kickstart Team plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate immonex-kickstart-team
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxSet PHP configuration to prevent remote and local file inclusion
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict plugin directory permissions and implement strict file access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → immonex Kickstart Team version. If version is 1.6.9 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get immonex-kickstart-team --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.7.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests containing file inclusion patterns like '?file=' or '?page=' parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access system files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*?file=*" OR uri="*?page=*") AND (uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*/proc/*" OR uri="*../*")