CVE-2025-68506
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Docket Cache WordPress plugin. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of Docket Cache are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Docket Cache 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, data theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials), limited code execution, and site defacement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 24.07.04 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Docket Cache and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 24.07.04 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Docket Cache Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate docket-cache
Restrict PHP Include Paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion to specific directories.
Modify php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and run web server with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Docket Cache version. If version is 24.07.03 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=docket-cache --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Docket Cache version is 24.07.04 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with suspicious file path parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or unusual file extensions
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file=*")