{"id":64244,"date":"2025-08-22T17:24:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T17:24:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T07:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:08:43","slug":"cve-2025-3671-critical-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-wpgym-wordpress-gym-management-system-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3671-critical-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-wpgym-wordpress-gym-management-system-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-3671: Critical Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in WPGYM &#8211; WordPress Gym Management System Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The WPGYM &#8211; WordPress Gym Management System plugin is a widely-used plugin that provides gym management functionalities on WordPress. However, a critical vulnerability has been discovered and assigned identifier CVE-2025-3671. This vulnerability, if exploited, allows an attacker to include and execute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-52239-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-zkeacms-v4-1\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"74548\">arbitrary files<\/a> on the server. It has serious implications for any WordPress site utilizing this plugin, as it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49691-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-windows-media-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"72196\">lead to potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage. This blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-24000-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-wpexperts-post-smtp-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"78963\">post will delve into the specifics of this vulnerability<\/a>, the affected products, how the exploit works, and the recommended mitigation strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-3671<br \/>\nSeverity: Critical, CVSS score of 8.8<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6679-critical-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-bit-form-builder-plugin-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"75340\">File Inclusion via &#8216;page&#8217; parameter in WPGYM Plugin<\/a><br \/>\nPrivileges Required: Subscriber-level Access<br \/>\nUser Interaction: Required<br \/>\nImpact: Potential system compromise or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53495-unauthorized-access-data-leakage-in-wikimedia-foundation-mediawiki-abusefilter-extension\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"72474\">data leakage<\/a>, privilege escalation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-1840139994\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>WPGYM &#8211; WordPress Gym <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-41530-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-hospital-management-system-v4\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"75901\">Management System<\/a> Plugin | Up to and including version 67.7.0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6754-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-seo-metrics-plugin-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"72726\">vulnerability exists due to the plugin&#8217;s<\/a> mishandling of the &#8216;page&#8217; parameter. An authenticated attacker, with at least Subscriber-level access, can manipulate this parameter to include and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-27577-arbitrary-code-execution-in-openharmony-via-race-condition-vulnerability\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"76248\">execute arbitrary<\/a> PHP files on the server. This can bypass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-52289-broken-access-control-vulnerability-in-magnusbilling-v7-8-5-3\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"73355\">access controls<\/a>, expose sensitive data, or even execute code if &#8220;safe&#8221; file types like images are uploaded and included. The attacker can chain this exploit to include various dashboard view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7778-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-icons-factory-plugin-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79648\">files in the plugin<\/a>. Notably, a researcher has reported that one such file can be exploited to change the password of Super Administrator accounts in Multisite environments, enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6187-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-bsecure-wordpress-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"72964\">privilege escalation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-4282977445\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This conceptual example demonstrates how the exploit could be performed. Please note that this is for illustrative purposes only and should not be used maliciously.<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/wp-content\/plugins\/wpgym\/?page=..\/..\/..\/..\/wp-config.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: targetsite.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nCookie: [Insert Authenticated Session Cookie Here]\naction=update&amp;new_password=malicious_password<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In the example above, the attacker attempts to include the `wp-config.php` <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32701-elevation-of-privileges-via-windows-common-log-file-system-driver\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"91774\">file via<\/a> the &#8216;page&#8217; parameter. They then try to execute the &#8216;update&#8217; action to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-9114-critical-arbitrary-user-password-change-vulnerability-in-doccure-wordpress-theme\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"88264\">change the password<\/a> to a value of their choosing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Given the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53546-high-severity-vulnerability-in-folo-s-github-workflow\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"73402\">severity of this vulnerability<\/a>, it&#8217;s crucial to apply remedial measures promptly. Users should immediately apply the vendor patch once it becomes available. In the meantime, employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. Regularly monitoring system logs for any unusual activity can also help detect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-7457-macos-authorization-model-exploit-leading-to-potential-mitm-attacks\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79985\">potential exploits<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The WPGYM &#8211; WordPress Gym Management System plugin is a widely-used plugin that provides gym management functionalities on WordPress. However, a critical vulnerability has been discovered and assigned identifier CVE-2025-3671. This vulnerability, if exploited, allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary files on the server. It has serious implications for any WordPress site [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[76],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-64244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","attack_vector-privilege-escalation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64244"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84947,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64244\/revisions\/84947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"vendor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vendor?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"attack_vector","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/attack_vector?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"asset_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/asset_type?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"severity","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/severity?post=64244"},{"taxonomy":"exploit_status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exploit_status?post=64244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}