CVE-2025-58637
📋 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 plugin versions up to 1.11.6. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- immonex Kickstart 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
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to readable files within web server permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple LFI exploitation requires minimal technical skill; RCE may require additional steps.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.11.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find immonex Kickstart and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.11.7 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate immonex-kickstart
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing LFI patterns targeting the plugin
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,msg:'LFI attempt'"
WAF configuration to block patterns like ../, ..\, %2e%2e%2f
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → immonex Kickstart version. If version ≤1.11.6, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get immonex-kickstart --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.11.7 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns to plugin files
- Unusual file access attempts in PHP error logs
- Requests to wp-content/plugins/immonex-kickstart with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP traffic containing LFI patterns (../, ..\) to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file extensions in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*immonex-kickstart*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*"))