medium CVSS 6.5 EPSS 1.6%

CVE-2025-24782·PHP vulnerability

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in wpWax Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate post-grid-carousel-ultimate allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate: from n/a through <= 1.6.10.

Severity
medium
Software
PHP
Fixed in
1.7
Published

How likely is exploitation

FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System puts the probability of this CVE being exploited in the next 30 days at 1.6% — higher than 81% of all published CVEs. EPSS is an independent forecast of exploitation, not a severity rating: it says nothing about how much damage a successful attack does, which is what a CVSS score measures.

Affected versions

Until: 1.7

Fixed in: 1.7

How to fix this CVE

Update the wpWax Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate WordPress plugin to version 1.7 or later to remediate the local file inclusion vulnerability. This plugin flaw allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from your server through improper input validation on file inclusion parameters. Ensure all WordPress plugins are kept current and review file permissions on sensitive configuration files.

sudo dnf check-update php && sudo dnf upgrade php

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WAF mitigation (if patching is not yet possible)

Add this rule to your WAF to block exploitation attempts while you schedule the patch. 

Implement WAF rules to block HTTP requests containing suspicious file inclusion patterns in WordPress plugin shortcode parameters, such as detecting ../ path traversal sequences or suspicious file paths in POST/GET parameters targeting the affected plugin's handlers.

How to check if you are affected

  1. Check if the vulnerable WordPress plugin is installed: grep -r 'post-grid-carousel-ultimate' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/ || echo 'Plugin not found'
  2. Verify the installed plugin version by examining the plugin header: grep 'Version:' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/post-grid-carousel-ultimate/post-grid-carousel-ultimate.php
  3. Search web server logs for suspicious file inclusion patterns: grep -E '(include|require|file=|load=).*(\.\./|\.\.\\)' /var/log/apache2/access.log /var/log/nginx/access.log 2>/dev/null
  4. Confirm the fix by verifying the plugin version is 1.7 or higher in the WordPress admin dashboard or via: grep 'Version:' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/post-grid-carousel-ultimate/post-grid-carousel-ultimate.php | grep -E '1\.[7-9]|[2-9]\.'||echo 'Plugin needs update'

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-24782?

CVE-2025-24782 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in the wpWax Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate WordPress plugin that allows authenticated users to read sensitive files from the server by manipulating file path parameters in the plugin's code.

Is CVE-2025-24782 being actively exploited?

No, according to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, CVE-2025-24782 is not currently being actively exploited in the wild, and no public exploits have been released.

What versions of the Post Grid plugin are affected by CVE-2025-24782?

Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate versions from the initial release through version 1.6.10 are vulnerable; version 1.7 and later contain the fix.

How do I check if my WordPress site is vulnerable to CVE-2025-24782?

Log into your WordPress admin panel, navigate to Plugins, and locate 'Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate'. If the version number displayed is 1.6.10 or earlier, your site is vulnerable.

Does Defensia detect CVE-2025-24782?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed WordPress plugin versions against the NVD database. If the Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate plugin is active on a monitored WordPress installation, CVE-2025-24782 will appear in your dashboard with specific remediation steps.

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