WordPress · Instawp Connect · CVE-2025-2636
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.85
Description:
The InstaWP Connect plugin is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the `instawp-database-manager` parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, enabling 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Recommendations:
For versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.85, update to version 0.1.0.86 or later to secure the website. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `instawp-database-manager` parameter to minimize the risk of exploitation.