CVE-2025-68870
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the CookieHint WP plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- CookieHint WP 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
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server hardening are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ 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 CookieHint WP and update to latest version. 4. If update not available, deactivate and delete the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate cookiehint-wp
Restrict File Access
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chmod 600 .htaccess
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the CookieHint WP plugin completely from the WordPress installation
- Implement web application firewall rules to block LFI patterns in requests
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → CookieHint WP version. If version is 1.0.0 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get cookiehint-wp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with ../ sequences or absolute paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion parameters like ?file=../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
web.url:*cookiehint* AND (web.uri:*../* OR web.uri:*file=*)