CVE-2025-30892 in WpTravelly Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/02/2025
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in magepeopleteam WpTravelly allows Object Injection. This issue affects WpTravelly: from n/a through 1.8.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2025
The CVE-2025-30892 vulnerability represents a critical deserialization flaw in the magepeopleteam WpTravelly WordPress plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 1.8.7. This vulnerability falls under the category of insecure deserialization, a well-documented weakness that has been classified by CWE as CWE-502, which describes the deserialization of untrusted data without proper validation or sanitization. The flaw occurs when the plugin processes user-supplied data through PHP's unserialize() function or similar deserialization mechanisms without adequate input validation, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject arbitrary objects into the application's execution context.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to perform object injection attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or complete system compromise. When untrusted data is deserialized, maliciously crafted serialized objects can be executed within the plugin's context, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the application's behavior or execute malicious payloads. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited through various attack vectors including user registration forms, contact forms, or any interface that accepts serialized data from external sources. The attack surface is further expanded by the fact that WordPress plugins often have elevated privileges and access to sensitive system resources, making successful exploitation potentially devastating.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to WordPress installations using the affected WpTravelly plugin, as it can be exploited by attackers with minimal technical expertise to gain unauthorized access to systems. The impact extends beyond simple data compromise to potentially allow attackers to establish persistent backdoors, modify or delete critical application data, or even use the compromised system as a launching point for further attacks within a network. The vulnerability's exploitation can lead to complete system takeover, data exfiltration, and service disruption, making it a high-priority concern for system administrators and security teams responsible for WordPress environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-30892 should include immediate patching of the WpTravelly plugin to version 1.8.8 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the deserialization vulnerability. Organizations should also implement network-level restrictions to limit access to plugin endpoints and consider implementing input validation and sanitization measures to prevent untrusted data from being processed through deserialization functions. Additionally, security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in plugin usage or unexpected data processing activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell) and T1566.001 (Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment) as attackers may use this vulnerability to execute malicious payloads or deliver additional malware through compromised plugin interfaces. Organizations should also consider implementing Web Application Firewalls to detect and block malicious deserialization attempts, while maintaining regular security audits to identify similar vulnerabilities in other third-party components.