CVE-2025-60082
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites using the PDF for WPForms plugin by exploiting insecure deserialization of untrusted data. It affects all WordPress installations with the vulnerable plugin version, potentially compromising the entire site.
💻 Affected Systems
- PDF for WPForms 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 leading to data theft, malware installation, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to deface websites, steal sensitive data, or install backdoors.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper web application firewalls and input validation are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Deserialization vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized quickly.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.3.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'PDF for WPForms' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 6.3.2 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate pdf-for-wpforms
Web Application Firewall
allImplement WAF rules to block deserialization attacks.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the PDF for WPForms plugin entirely
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → PDF for WPForms versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get pdf-for-wpforms --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 6.3.2 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP object serialization in POST requests
- Unexpected file writes or process executions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing serialized PHP objects to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*wpforms*" OR uri="*pdf*" OR user_agent="*serialize*" OR post_data="*O:*")