CVE-2025-2636
InstaWP Connect <= 0.1.0.85 - Unauthenticated Local PHP File Inclusion
Record summary
CVE-2025-2636 has a selected CVSS score of 8.1 (high); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.85 via the 'instawp-database-manager' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php file types can be uploaded and included, or are already present on the filesystem locally. There are currently no known vulnerabilities in this plugin that make file upload possible, meaning this won't be exploitable to achieve remote code execution on most instances with just this plugin alone. Another vulnerability would need to be present on the site allowing arbitrary file upload in order to leverage this to achieve remote code execution.
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Apr 11, 2025 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Apr 11, 2025 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & MigrationBrowse instawp / InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & MigrationDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 0.1.0.85 | affected |
instawp_connectBrowse instawp / instawp_connect | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryHIGHInstaWP Connect < 0.1.0.86 - Local PHP File InclusionCVSS 9.8
The InstaWP Connect - 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.85 via the 'instawp-database-manager' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files.
Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can include and execute arbitrary PHP files through the instawp-database-manager parameter, allowing arbitrary code execution and potential complete server compromise.
Remediation
Update InstaWP Connect plugin to version 0.1.0.86 or later.
Source: ProjectDiscovery