CVE-2025-69383
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WP Shop WordPress plugin. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using WP Shop plugin versions up to and including 2.6.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Shop 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 system compromise, data theft, and website defacement
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to web-accessible files only
🎯 Exploit Status
LFI vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the widespread WordPress usage
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.6.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wpshop/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-shop-plugin-2-6-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find WP Shop plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PHP include path manipulation
allConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion to specific directories
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing path traversal sequences
# Example mod_security rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the WP Shop plugin from all WordPress installations
- Implement strict file permission controls and disable PHP error reporting in production
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Shop version 2.6.1 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wpshop --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP Shop plugin version is greater than 2.6.1 or plugin is completely removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or unusual file parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*file=*" OR params="*include=*")