CVE-2025-58973
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Easy Elementor Addons WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Easy Elementor Addons 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 system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit code is available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.2.9 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Easy Elementor Addons. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.2.9+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate easy-elementor-addons
Restrict File Access
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block direct access to plugin files.
<Files "*.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin completely and find alternative functionality
- Implement web application firewall rules to block LFI patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Easy Elementor Addons → Version. If version is 2.2.8 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get easy-elementor-addons --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.2.9 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' or absolute paths in query parameters
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*easy-elementor-addons*" AND (params="*..*" OR params="*/etc/*" OR params="*C:*"))