Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks...
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks allows PHP Local File Inclusion
Remediation
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Executive Summary:
A critical Path Traversal vulnerability has been discovered in the WooCommerce Payment Gateway for Saferpay, impacting multiple products. This flaw allows a remote attacker to access and read sensitive files on the web server outside of the intended directories, potentially exposing confidential business data, customer information, or system configuration files, leading to a significant data breach.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48317
Affected Software: Payment Multiple Products
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions
Vulnerability: The vulnerability is a Path Traversal flaw within the WooCommerce Payment Gateway for Saferpay. The software fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input that is used to construct a file path. A remote attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted request containing directory traversal sequences (e.g.,
../). Successful exploitation allows the attacker to navigate outside the restricted web root directory and read arbitrary files on the server's file system, such as application source code, configuration files containing sensitive credentials, or system files. The attack vector is likely via an unauthenticated HTTP request to a specific endpoint of the plugin.Business Impact
This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. A successful exploit could have a significant negative impact on the business. An attacker could exfiltrate sensitive data, including customer personal identifiable information (PII), transaction details, or intellectual property. Furthermore, by accessing configuration files, an attacker might obtain database credentials or API keys, which could be used to escalate privileges and achieve a full system compromise. This could lead to a major data breach, financial loss, severe reputational damage, and potential non-compliance with data protection regulations such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Organizations using the affected WooCommerce Payment Gateway for Saferpay must prioritize applying the security patches released by the vendor immediately. After patching, it is crucial to verify that the update has been successfully installed and the vulnerability is mitigated.
Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should actively monitor web server access logs for any requests containing suspicious patterns, such as directory traversal sequences (
../,..%2f, etc.) directed at the payment gateway's endpoints. Implement intrusion detection/prevention system (IDS/IPS) rules to detect and block such attempts. Monitor for unexpected outbound network connections from the web server, which could indicate data exfiltration.Compensating Controls: If immediate patching is not feasible, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to block path traversal attacks. Ensure the web server process runs with the least possible privileges and that file system permissions are strictly configured to prevent it from accessing sensitive files outside of the web root directory.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of September 5, 2025, there are no known public proof-of-concept exploits or reports of this vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. However, given the nature of Path Traversal vulnerabilities, it is anticipated that exploit code could be developed quickly. Organizations should assume that attackers will begin scanning for and attempting to exploit this vulnerability shortly.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the High severity (CVSS 7.5) of this vulnerability and its presence in a payment gateway plugin, the risk to e-commerce platforms is significant. A compromise could directly lead to the theft of financial and customer data. Although this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, its simplicity and high impact make it an attractive target for attackers. We strongly recommend that all affected organizations treat this as a critical priority and apply the vendor-supplied patches immediately to prevent potential exploitation.