CVE-2025-48330 is a critical vulnerability identified in the Daman Jeet Real Time Validation plugin for Gravity Forms, a WordPress plugin used to validate form inputs in real-time. The vulnerability stems from improper control over the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, which enables Remote File Inclusion (RFI). This means an attacker can supply a crafted filename parameter that causes the application to include and execute a remote malicious PHP file. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.7.0. Because the vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network without any authentication or user interaction, it poses a severe risk. Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the web server, allowing attackers to take full control of the affected system, steal sensitive data, modify or delete information, and disrupt service availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the vulnerability's critical nature with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Although no public exploits have been observed yet, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a prime target for attackers. The plugin is widely used in WordPress environments, which are common in European organizations for web presence and customer interaction. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, increasing the urgency for mitigation.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in severe consequences including full compromise of web servers hosting Gravity Forms with the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, intellectual property theft, defacement of websites, and disruption of business operations. Given the critical CVSS score, attackers can remotely execute arbitrary code without authentication, making it easy to weaponize. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and e-commerce that rely on WordPress forms for data collection and customer interaction are particularly at risk. The breach of confidentiality and integrity could lead to regulatory penalties under GDPR and damage to reputation. Additionally, availability impacts could disrupt online services, affecting customer trust and revenue. The threat is amplified by the plugin’s popularity and the widespread use of WordPress in Europe, increasing the attack surface.

1. Immediately audit all WordPress sites for the presence of the Daman Jeet Real Time Validation plugin and identify versions up to 1.7.0. 2. Apply vendor patches as soon as they become available; monitor official sources and security advisories closely. 3. If patches are not yet available, consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin to eliminate the attack vector. 4. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests attempting to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities, such as requests with unusual URL parameters or remote file paths. 5. Restrict PHP include paths and disable allow_url_include in php.ini to prevent inclusion of remote files. 6. Conduct thorough logging and monitoring of web server and application logs to detect anomalous activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 7. Educate web administrators and developers about secure coding practices, especially validating and sanitizing all user inputs used in file operations. 8. Perform regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests focusing on web application security to identify similar issues proactively.