CVE-2025-30999
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-30999 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WP Shopify WordPress plugin up to version 1.5.3. It allows an attacker with at least contributor-level privileges to include and display local files from the target website. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials and potentially lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can expose sensitive information from your website, including database credentials. In some cases, it could allow an attacker to take over your database completely. This can lead to data breaches, loss of data integrity, and unauthorized access to your systems. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for attempts to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the WP Shopify plugin. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level privileges and involves including local files, you can look for suspicious HTTP requests containing include or require parameters referencing local files. Additionally, server-side malware scanning and professional incident response are recommended, as plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack, which auto-mitigates the vulnerability even without an official patch. Users should also consider professional incident response and server-side malware scanning if compromise is suspected. Since no official fix or patched version is available, these measures help reduce risk until an official patch is released. [1]