CVE-2025-69383: WP Shop Path Traversal Vulnerability

CVE-2025-69383 Overview

CVE-2025-69383 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WP Shop WordPress plugin developed by Agence web Eoxia - Montpellier. The vulnerability stems from improper control of filename parameters used in PHP include/require statements, classified under CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program).

This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate file path parameters to include arbitrary local files from the server's filesystem, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, credentials, or enabling further exploitation through log poisoning or other LFI-to-RCE techniques.

Critical Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to sensitive information disclosure, configuration file exposure, and potential remote code execution through chained attacks on WordPress sites running the vulnerable WP Shop plugin.

Affected Products

• WP Shop WordPress Plugin versions up to and including 2.6.1
• WordPress installations with the wpshop plugin active
• All configurations using the affected plugin versions

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-02-20 - CVE CVE-2025-69383 published to NVD
• 2026-02-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-69383

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability represents a classic PHP Local File Inclusion flaw where user-controlled input is passed directly to PHP's include(), require(), include_once(), or require_once() functions without proper sanitization. The attack is network-accessible, though exploitation requires some level of user interaction and attack complexity is considered high due to the specific conditions needed for successful exploitation.

The WP Shop plugin fails to properly validate and sanitize filename parameters before using them in file inclusion operations. This allows an attacker to traverse directory structures and include arbitrary files present on the web server.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper input validation in the WP Shop plugin's file handling mechanism. The plugin accepts user-supplied input for file paths and passes this input to PHP include/require statements without adequate sanitization or path validation. This violates the principle of least privilege and fails to implement proper input validation controls.

Specifically, the vulnerability falls under CWE-98, which describes scenarios where PHP applications dynamically include files based on user input without verifying that the included file is within an expected set of files or directories.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based, meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the network. The exploitation flow typically involves:

1. Identify vulnerable endpoint: The attacker locates the vulnerable parameter in the WP Shop plugin that accepts file path input
2. Craft malicious request: The attacker constructs a request with directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../../../etc/passwd) to escape the intended directory
3. Include sensitive files: The server processes the request and includes the attacker-specified file, potentially revealing sensitive system files
4. Escalate attack: With access to configuration files or log files, the attacker may chain this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution

The vulnerability mechanism involves unsanitized user input being passed to PHP file inclusion functions. When a malicious path traversal sequence is provided, the application navigates outside the intended directory structure and includes arbitrary files from the server filesystem. For detailed technical analysis, refer to the Patchstack vulnerability database entry.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-69383

Indicators of Compromise

• Web server access logs showing requests with path traversal sequences such as ../, ..%2f, or encoded variants targeting WP Shop plugin endpoints
• Unusual file read operations on sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php, or .htaccess in application logs
• Error logs indicating failed file inclusion attempts with paths outside the webroot
• Unexpected PHP errors related to file operations in the WP Shop plugin

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block path traversal patterns in HTTP requests
• Monitor for anomalous file access patterns through endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
• Enable PHP open_basedir restriction logging to identify attempted directory traversal attacks
• Deploy intrusion detection system (IDS) signatures for common LFI attack patterns

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure centralized logging for all WordPress plugin-related HTTP requests and responses
• Set up alerts for access attempts to sensitive system files from web application processes
• Monitor WordPress error logs for PHP include/require failures with unexpected file paths
• Implement file integrity monitoring on critical configuration files to detect unauthorized access

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-69383

Immediate Actions Required

• Update the WP Shop plugin to a patched version as soon as one becomes available from the vendor
• If no patch is available, consider temporarily disabling the WP Shop plugin until a fix is released
• Implement WAF rules to block path traversal sequences in requests to the WordPress installation
• Review server access logs for any evidence of exploitation attempts

Patch Information

Organizations using the WP Shop WordPress plugin should monitor the official plugin repository and the Patchstack vulnerability database for patch availability. The vulnerability affects WP Shop versions through 2.6.1. Upgrade to a fixed version immediately when available.

Workarounds

• Disable the WP Shop plugin entirely if it is not critical to site operations
• Implement PHP open_basedir restrictions to limit file inclusion to specific directories
• Deploy mod_security or similar WAF rules to filter path traversal attempts
• Use file permission hardening to restrict web server access to sensitive system files

# Configuration example - PHP open_basedir restriction
# Add to php.ini or .htaccess to restrict file access
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"

# Apache mod_rewrite rule to block path traversal
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (\.\./|\.\.\\) [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} (\.\./|\.\.\\) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]