WordPress ionCube tester plus Plugin <= 1.3 - Arbitrary File Download Schwachstelle

The Arbitrary File Access vulnerability in ionCube tester plus allows an attacker to bypass intended access restrictions and read files outside of the intended directory. By crafting malicious requests, an attacker could potentially access configuration files, source code, or other sensitive data stored on the server. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure, potentially compromising the confidentiality of the system and its data. The impact is amplified if the server hosts other sensitive applications or data, as the attacker could potentially use this vulnerability as a stepping stone for further attacks.

WordPress websites utilizing the ionCube tester plus plugin, particularly those running older versions (0.0.0–1.3), are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where users have limited control over server configurations are also particularly vulnerable.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r "../" /var/www/html/ioncube-tester-plus/*

• generic web:

curl -I http://your-wordpress-site.com/ioncube-tester-plus/../../../../etc/passwd

1. 2026-03-05Disclosure

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1. Reserviert2025-12-31
2. Veröffentlicht2026-03-05
3. Geändert2026-04-28
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-69411 is to upgrade ionCube tester plus to version 1.4 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds such as restricting file access permissions within the application directory. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block path traversal attempts can also provide a layer of protection. Monitor access logs for suspicious file access patterns and implement stricter input validation to prevent malicious path manipulation.

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