Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the RadiusTheme "Testimonial Slider And Showcase Pro" WordPress plugin (versions through 2.1.7) lets a logged-in user trick the site into loading and executing files it should not. On a vulnerable site, this can expose sensitive data or allow attacker-controlled code to run, putting the entire site at risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority patch-management item for any WordPress property using this plugin. A successful attack could expose site secrets and lead to full site compromise, so schedule remediation in the current change window rather than the next quarterly cycle.
Technical view
CVE-2025-32657 is a PHP Local File Inclusion issue (CWE-98) in Testimonial Slider And Showcase Pro <= 2.1.7. Improper control of a filename used in an include/require statement allows an authenticated low-privilege user to coerce the plugin into loading arbitrary local PHP files. CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running RadiusTheme Testimonial Slider And Showcase Pro at version 2.1.7 or earlier where attackers can obtain at least a low-privileged authenticated account (e.g., subscriber, contributor, or customer registration enabled). No fixed version is named in the cited sources.
Exploitation context
Not listed in CISA KEV and no public exploitation is cited in the source bundle. The CVSS vector requires authentication and notes high attack complexity, but Patchstack has catalogued it as a confirmed LFI, so weaponization by researchers or attackers familiar with WordPress LFI patterns is plausible.
Researcher notes
CWE-98 with an authenticated, network-reachable vector and high CIA impact, but high attack complexity per the CVSS vector suggests non-trivial preconditions (likely parameter shaping or specific request flow). The source bundle does not name a fixed version or specific vulnerable endpoint; consult Patchstack's advisory for the parameter and remediation status before scoping detections.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Testimonial Slider And Showcase Pro plugin and record installed versions.
- Check RadiusTheme and Patchstack for an updated plugin release and apply it once available.
- If no patch exists, deactivate and remove the plugin from production sites.
- Restrict new user registration and audit low-privilege accounts that could be abused.
- Place the site behind a WAF with WordPress LFI rules enabled and monitor for include/path traversal patterns.
Validation and detection
- Query plugin inventory or wp-cli to confirm plugin presence and version <= 2.1.7.
- Review web and PHP logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin endpoints with file path parameters.
- Confirm whether authenticated registration is enabled and enumerate existing low-privilege accounts.
- After remediation, re-scan with Patchstack, WPScan, or equivalent to confirm the CVE no longer matches.
- Validate WAF rule coverage by reviewing recent blocked events for LFI signatures.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.