CVE-2025-60240
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites running the AnyComment plugin version 0.3.6 or earlier, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress AnyComment 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 files like configuration files, potentially leading to credential theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are protected.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal techniques can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 0.3.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/anycomment/vulnerability/wordpress-anycomment-plugin-0-3-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find AnyComment plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PHP include path manipulation
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion to specific directories
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate and remove the AnyComment plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → AnyComment version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=anycomment --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify AnyComment plugin version is > 0.3.6 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require failures with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with file paths
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*../*") AND uri="*anycomment*"