ThemeREX Addons Plugin up to 2.33.0 on WordPress Shortcode trx_sc_reviews Type filename control

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A vulnerability was found in ThemeREX Addons Plugin up to 2.33.0 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function trx_sc_reviews of the component Shortcode Handler. This manipulation of the argument Type causes filename control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-0682. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ThemeREX Addons Plugin up to 2.33.0 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is the function trx_sc_reviews of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation of the argument type with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ThemeREX Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.33.0 via the 'trx_sc_reviews' shortcode 'type' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, 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 type can be uploaded and included.

The weakness was shared by István Márton. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-0682 since 01/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Type

• WordPress Plugin

Name

• ThemeREX Addons Plugin

Version

• 2.0
• 2.1
• 2.2
• 2.3
• 2.4
• 2.5
• 2.6
• 2.7
• 2.8
• 2.9
• 2.10
• 2.11
• 2.12
• 2.13
• 2.14
• 2.15
• 2.16
• 2.17
• 2.18
• 2.19
• 2.20
• 2.21
• 2.22
• 2.23
• 2.24
• 2.25
• 2.26
• 2.27
• 2.28
• 2.29
• 2.30
• 2.31
• 2.32
• 2.33.0

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