CVE-2025-60126
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Testimonial Slider plugin. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Testimonial Slider 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
Complete server compromise via reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary code by including malicious files.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially leading to credential theft and further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly restricted and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal techniques can exploit this vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 3.5.8.6
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Testimonial Slider' and update to latest version. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Testimonial Slider plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate testimonial-slider
Restrict file access
linuxConfigure web server to restrict access to sensitive directories
# In Apache: <Directory /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-slider>\n Deny from all\n</Directory>
# In Nginx: location ~* /wp-content/plugins/testimonial-slider/ { deny all; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Testimonial Slider plugin completely from production systems
- Implement web application firewall rules to block requests containing path traversal patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Testimonial Slider version. If version is 3.5.8.6 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get testimonial-slider --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 3.5.8.6 and test LFI attempts return proper errors instead of file contents.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file access attempts in web server logs
- Requests to wp-content/plugins/testimonial-slider with file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences in query parameters
- Unusual file extensions requested from plugin directories
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*testimonial-slider*" AND (query="*../*" OR query="*..\\*"))