CVE-2025-63058
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the WordPress Custom Field Template plugin allows unauthorized users to retrieve embedded sensitive data from affected websites. It affects all WordPress sites running Custom Field Template version 2.7.4 or earlier. The exposure occurs through improper access controls on template data.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Custom Field Template 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
Attackers could extract sensitive information embedded in custom fields, potentially including credentials, API keys, or other confidential data stored through the plugin.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing exposed template data containing configuration details or metadata that could aid further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure of non-critical metadata with proper access controls and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability involves accessing improperly protected endpoints or data structures.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.7.4
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Custom Field Template'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Custom Field Template plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate custom-field-template
Restrict access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directories
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall rules to block access to custom-field-template endpoints
- Monitor access logs for unusual requests to plugin directories and files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Custom Field Template version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get custom-field-template --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 2.7.4 or plugin is deactivated📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/custom-field-template/ endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- Unusual GET requests to template-related URLs
Network Indicators:
- Traffic patterns showing data extraction from plugin endpoints
- Unusual outbound data transfers following plugin access
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/custom-field-template/*" OR user_agent CONTAINS "scanner")