CVE-2025-67521
📋 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 Select Core plugin from Select-Themes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Select-Themes Select 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other server files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/select-core/vulnerability/wordpress-select-core-plugin-2-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find 'Select Core' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.6+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Select Core plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate select-core
Restrict file inclusion paths
allConfigure PHP to restrict allowed paths for include/require
Add 'open_basedir' restriction in php.ini
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious include/require patterns
- Restrict file system permissions for web server user to limit readable files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Select Core version. If version is below 2.6, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get select-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple failed include/require attempts
- Requests with suspicious parameters to plugin endpoints
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns or file paths in parameters
- Requests to known vulnerable plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
web.url:*select-core* AND (web.param:*../* OR web.param:*etc/passwd*)