CVE-2025-68905
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the JNews - Pay Writer WordPress plugin. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- JNews - Pay Writer 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 reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary PHP code leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive server files, potential credential theft, and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion attacks can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 11.0.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'JNews - Pay Writer' and update to version 11.0.1 or later. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the JNews - Pay Writer plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jnews-pay-writer
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxModify php.ini to disable dangerous functions
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → JNews - Pay Writer version. If version is 11.0.0 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jnews-pay-writer --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 11.0.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel. Test file inclusion attempts should fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to plugin files with path traversal parameters
- Failed include/require attempts in PHP error logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal sequences
- Requests to plugin files with unusual file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*jnews-pay-writer*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*" OR param="*file=*"))