CVE-2025-2294

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy for CVE-2025-2294

Vulnerability Description: Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Kubio AI Page Builder plugin for WordPress.

Affected Versions: All versions up to and including 2.5.1.

Severity: Critical (CVSS v3.1 Score: 9.8)

Known Exploit: Unauthenticated attackers can exploit the kubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function to include and execute arbitrary files on the server. This allows execution of PHP code from uploaded or existing files, bypassing access controls, obtaining sensitive data, and potentially leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE).

Remediation:

  1. Update Plugin: Immediately update the Kubio AI Page Builder plugin to the latest version. The vulnerability is addressed in versions later than 2.5.1. This is the primary and most effective solution.

Mitigation (if immediate update is not possible):

If updating the plugin immediately is not feasible, consider the following mitigation strategies:

  1. Disable the Plugin: Temporarily disable the Kubio AI Page Builder plugin. This will prevent attackers from exploiting the vulnerability, but will also remove the plugin’s functionality.

  2. Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rule: Implement a WAF rule to block requests targeting the kubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function with suspicious file paths or patterns. This requires understanding the specific exploitation vectors and crafting effective rules. Be cautious about false positives. Example rule (implementation varies depending on WAF):

    This example checks for ../ (directory traversal) or absolute paths (C:) in the template_path argument (assuming the vulnerable parameter is named template_path). Adjust according to your WAF and the actual parameter name.

  3. Restrict File Uploads: Review and restrict file upload functionality on the server. Ensure that uploaded files are not directly accessible or executable. Implement strong validation to prevent the upload of PHP files or other potentially malicious file types.

  4. Monitor Logs: Monitor web server access logs for suspicious activity, such as requests to the kubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function with unusual file paths. Look for failed attempts that might indicate an attacker probing the vulnerability.

Verification:

  • After applying the update or mitigation, verify that the vulnerability is no longer exploitable. You can use vulnerability scanners or manual testing to confirm the fix.
  • Regularly monitor your WordPress site for signs of compromise.

Long-Term Security:

  • Keep all WordPress plugins and themes updated to the latest versions.
  • Implement a robust security policy that includes regular security audits and vulnerability scanning.
  • Use a reputable WAF to protect your WordPress site from attacks.

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Date

  • Published Date: 2025-03-28 04:22:42
  • Updated Date: 2025-03-28 18:11:40

More Details

CVE-2025-2294