CVE-2025-69046
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the iRecco Core WordPress plugin. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the iRecco Core plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WebGeniusLab iRecco 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
Full server compromise through remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) leading to further exploitation.
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 are available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find iRecco Core plugin. 4. Update to version 1.3.7 or later. 5. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the iRecco Core plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate irecco-core
Restrict file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions and implement strict file system access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > iRecco Core version. If version is 1.3.6 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get irecco-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify iRecco Core plugin version is 1.3.7 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- Multiple requests to plugin files with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns targeting iRecco Core plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*irecco-core*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*"))