CVE-2025-63062
📋 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 using the UDesign Core plugin version 4.14.0 and earlier, potentially enabling attackers to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AndonDesign UDesign Core 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 arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening, potentially only file disclosure without code execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.14.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find UDesign Core plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually replace files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate u-design-core
Restrict File Access
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chmod 700 wp-content/uploads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict PHP execution in upload directories using .htaccess or nginx configuration
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > UDesign Core version. If version <= 4.14.0, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get u-design-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.14.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns
- Requests to plugin files with file parameter
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*udesign-core*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*file=*"))