CVE-2025-60204
📋 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 WooCommerce Store Toolkit plugin version 2.4.3 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WooCommerce Store Toolkit 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 through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive files (configuration files, database credentials, etc.) and potential limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward as this is a classic local file inclusion vulnerability with public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WooCommerce Store Toolkit. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.4.4+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woocommerce-store-toolkit
Restrict PHP Include Paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict include paths to safe directories
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WooCommerce Store Toolkit version ≤2.4.3Check Version:
wp plugin get woocommerce-store-toolkit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.4.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- PHP include/require statements with suspicious file paths
- Multiple requests to plugin files with file parameter variations
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (e.g., ../../etc/passwd)
- Requests to plugin endpoints with file parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
web.url:*woocommerce-store-toolkit* AND (web.querystring:*file=* OR web.querystring:*include=* OR web.querystring:*require=*)