CVE-2025-60203
📋 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 Store Exporter for WooCommerce plugin version 2.7.6 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Store Exporter for WooCommerce 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 configuration files, database credentials, and other server data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly restricted and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward via crafted HTTP requests. Public proof-of-concept code is available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.7.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Store Exporter for WooCommerce'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.7.7+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Store Exporter plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woocommerce-exporter
Restrict file access via .htaccess
linuxAdd restrictions to prevent file inclusion attacks
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|phtml)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict PHP file permissions and disable dangerous functions like allow_url_include
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Store Exporter for WooCommerce version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get woocommerce-exporter --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.7.7 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to plugin endpoints with file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like '../../' or 'php://'
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*woocommerce-exporter*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*"))