CVE-2025-67968
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files to WordPress sites using the Real Homes CRM plugin. Attackers can exploit this to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of affected websites. All WordPress installations with Real Homes CRM plugin version 1.0.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Real Homes CRM 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
Complete server compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or website defacement
Likely Case
Webshell installation allowing persistent backdoor access and further exploitation
If Mitigated
File upload attempts blocked or quarantined with no successful execution
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple file upload exploitation with publicly available proof-of-concept. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Real Homes CRM plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rule
allBlock file uploads to vulnerable endpoints
WAF-specific configuration required - block POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/realhomes-crm/upload endpoints
File Upload Restriction
linuxRestrict uploads of executable file types via .htaccess or web server configuration
Add to .htaccess: <FilesMatch "\.(php|phtml|php3|php4|php5|php7|phps|php8|pl|py|jsp|asp|sh|cgi)">\nOrder Allow,Deny\nDeny from all\n</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the Real Homes CRM plugin from all WordPress installations
- Implement strict file upload validation and monitoring on web server level
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Real Homes CRM version. If version is 1.0.0 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=realhomes-crm --field=version (if WP-CLI installed)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.1 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test file upload functionality with malicious file types.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed/successful file uploads to /wp-content/plugins/realhomes-crm/
- Uploads of .php, .phtml, or other executable files
- Webshell access patterns in access logs
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to plugin upload endpoints with executable file content
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/realhomes-crm/" AND method="POST") AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="phtml" OR file_extension="jsp")