CVE-2025-62868
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Edge CPT WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to include arbitrary local files via improper filename control in include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using Edge CPT versions up to 1.4, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Edge CPT 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 via remote code execution, enabling data theft, malware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (e.g., configuration files, passwords) or limited code execution within the web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if the plugin is patched or disabled, or if file inclusion is blocked by server configurations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely involves simple HTTP requests; details may not be publicly disclosed yet.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.4 (check vendor for exact version)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Edge CPT and update to the latest version. 4. If no update is available, disable or remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Edge CPT Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin to prevent exploitation until patched.
wp plugin deactivate edge-cpt
Restrict File Inclusion via PHP Configuration
linuxModify PHP settings to limit include/require statements to trusted directories.
Edit php.ini to set 'open_basedir' to a restricted path
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the Edge CPT plugin entirely to eliminate the vulnerability.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block requests with suspicious file inclusion patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the plugin version in WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins; if Edge CPT is version 1.4 or earlier, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get edge-cpt --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, confirm the plugin version is above 1.4 and test for file inclusion attempts; monitor logs for any exploitation attempts.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to plugin files with parameters like 'file=' or 'include='
- Errors in PHP logs related to file inclusion failures
Network Indicators:
- Spikes in traffic to Edge CPT plugin endpoints
- Requests with file paths in query strings
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*edge-cpt*" AND (query="*file=*" OR query="*include=*"))