CVE-2025-47672: miniOrange Discord Integration LFI Flaw

CVE-2025-47672 Overview

CVE-2025-47672 is a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the miniOrange Discord Integration plugin for WordPress. The flaw stems from improper control of filenames passed to PHP include or require statements [CWE-98]. Affected versions include all releases of miniorange-discord-integration up to and including 2.2.2. An unauthenticated attacker can manipulate file path parameters to include arbitrary local PHP files, leading to information disclosure or code execution if attacker-controlled content reaches the server. The vulnerability is network-exploitable and requires no privileges or user interaction, though the high attack complexity reduces its practical reach.

Critical Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to include arbitrary local PHP files, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data and executing arbitrary code in the WordPress runtime context.

Affected Products

miniOrange Discord Integration plugin for WordPress
All versions from initial release through 2.2.2
WordPress sites using miniorange-discord-integration for Discord SSO/role mapping

Discovery Timeline

2025-05-23 - CVE-2025-47672 published to NVD
2026-04-23 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-47672

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability resides in how the miniOrange Discord Integration plugin handles filename inputs passed into PHP file inclusion statements. PHP's include, include_once, require, and require_once constructs execute the contents of the referenced file as PHP code. When user-controlled input flows into these constructs without strict allowlist validation, attackers can redirect the inclusion to arbitrary local paths on the server.

The plugin's input handling does not sufficiently sanitize or restrict the file path component, allowing traversal sequences and absolute paths to influence which file is loaded. Because the inclusion executes in the WordPress process context, any included PHP file runs with the privileges of the web server user.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements [CWE-98]. The plugin trusts request-supplied parameters to determine the file to load, without enforcing an allowlist of permitted modules or validating that the resolved path remains within an expected directory.

Attack Vector

An unauthenticated remote attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable endpoint exposed by the plugin. The request supplies a manipulated file path parameter that the plugin passes to an include statement. The server then loads the attacker-specified file, which may be a sensitive configuration file, a log file with attacker-injected PHP content, or another file containing executable code. The high attack complexity reflects conditions such as specific file presence, web server configuration, or upload paths that an attacker must satisfy to achieve remote code execution.

The vulnerability is described in prose because no public proof-of-concept code is included in the advisory. Refer to the Patchstack Vulnerability Report for additional technical context.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-47672

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP requests to miniorange-discord-integration plugin endpoints containing ../, encoded traversal sequences (%2e%2e%2f), or absolute file paths in query parameters or POST bodies.
Web server access logs showing repeated requests with parameter values referencing wp-config.php, /etc/passwd, /proc/self/environ, or log file paths.
Unexpected PHP errors or warnings in logs referencing include() or require() failures originating from the plugin's directory.
New or modified PHP files in WordPress upload directories that coincide with plugin request activity.

Detection Strategies

Inspect WordPress access logs for requests targeting plugin paths containing traversal patterns or suspicious file path parameters.
Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules that flag PHP LFI patterns such as php://filter, data://, and directory traversal sequences directed at the plugin.
Monitor file integrity on wp-config.php, plugin directories, and uploads folders to identify unauthorized reads or writes.

Monitoring Recommendations

Forward WordPress and web server logs to a centralized analytics platform with alerting on LFI signatures.
Track outbound network connections originating from PHP-FPM or Apache workers, which may indicate post-exploitation activity.
Alert on unexpected PHP process spawning shell utilities or modifying plugin files.

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-47672

Immediate Actions Required

Update the miniOrange Discord Integration plugin to a version newer than 2.2.2 as soon as the vendor releases a patched build.
If no patched version is available, deactivate and remove the miniorange-discord-integration plugin until a fix is published.
Audit WordPress sites for indicators of prior exploitation, including unexpected administrator accounts, modified PHP files, and webshell artifacts in upload directories.

Patch Information

The vendor advisory tracked by Patchstack lists versions through 2.2.2 as vulnerable. Administrators should consult the Patchstack Vulnerability Report for current fixed version information and apply the latest plugin release from the WordPress plugin repository.

Workarounds

Restrict access to WordPress plugin endpoints at the web server or WAF layer until the plugin is patched.
Configure PHP open_basedir to constrain file inclusion to the WordPress installation directory.
Disable PHP wrappers such as allow_url_include in php.ini to reduce the impact of inclusion flaws.

bash

# Example php.ini hardening to limit LFI impact
allow_url_include = Off
allow_url_fopen = Off
open_basedir = "/var/www/html:/tmp"

# Remove the vulnerable plugin via WP-CLI
wp plugin deactivate miniorange-discord-integration
wp plugin delete miniorange-discord-integration