CVE-2025-2636
InstaWP Connect WordPress Local File Inclusion Vulnerability
Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.85 via the 'instawp-database-manager' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
INFO
Published Date :
April 11, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 11, 2025, 3:39 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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The Hacker News
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Cyber Security News
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Sites to Critical File Inclusion Attacks
A severe security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular InstaWP Connect WordPress plugin, potentially exposing thousands of websites to remote attacks. Security researchers at Wordfence ide ... Read more
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CVE-2025-2636 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.85 via the 'instawp-database-manager' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/instawp-connect/trunk/includes/database-manager/loader.php#L77 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3269681/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4c8f2c6f-c231-477c-895b-df892569ef95?source=cve
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2636 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-2636
weaknesses.