CVE-2025-62753
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper input validation in the MAS Videos WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites running MAS Videos version 1.3.2 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- MAS Videos 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
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
File read only if proper file permissions and web server configurations are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/masvideos/vulnerability/wordpress-mas-videos-plugin-1-3-2-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 MAS Videos and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.3.3 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the MAS Videos plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate masvideos
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict file permissions on sensitive directories and configuration files.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization in custom code.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for MAS Videos plugin version 1.3.2 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get masvideos --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm MAS Videos plugin version is 1.3.3 or higher in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with unusual file paths in parameters
- Multiple failed include/require attempts in PHP error logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or absolute file paths in query parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*/proc/*")