CVE-2025-14431
📋 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 installations using the Navian theme, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All users running Navian theme version 1.5.4 or earlier are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- THEMELOGI Navian WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive configuration file disclosure (like wp-config.php) containing database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions restrict sensitive files and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/navian/vulnerability/wordpress-navian-theme-1-5-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Navian theme update is available. 4. Update to version 1.5.5 or later. 5. Alternatively, download updated theme from WordPress repository and replace files manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate navian
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access via .htaccess
linuxAdd rules to block access to vulnerable theme files
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the Navian theme completely from WordPress
- Implement web application firewall rules to block requests containing local file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep navianCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep navianVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Navian theme version is 1.5.5 or higher using: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep navian📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to theme files with file inclusion parameters
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Multiple 200 responses for PHP files with include/require parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests containing file paths in parameters
- Requests to theme PHP files with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*navian*" AND (param="*file=*" OR param="*include=*" OR param="*require=*"))