CVE-2025-14359
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress Oshine theme installations, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All users running Oshine theme versions up to and including 7.2.7 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Oshine Theme
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper file permissions, web server hardening, and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept. No authentication required for basic file inclusion.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 7.2.8 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/oshin/vulnerability/wordpress-oshine-theme-7-2-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for Oshine theme updates. 4. Update to version 7.2.8 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict PHP file operations
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion operations via php.ini
allow_url_include = Off
open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Oshine theme version. If version is 7.2.7 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep oshineVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Oshine theme version is 7.2.8 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
- Failed attempts to access sensitive system files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns in theme-related URLs
- Requests to theme files with unusual file extensions
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*oshine*" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*php://*" OR url="*file=*"))