CVE-2025-22707
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through PHP's include/require statements in the Moody WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file paths. All WordPress sites using the Moody theme version 2.7.3 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeMove Moody WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Moody by Thememove
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires finding vulnerable include statements and crafting malicious requests. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.7.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/tm-moody/vulnerability/wordpress-moody-theme-2-7-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Moody theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >2.7.3. 3. Clear any caching plugins. 4. Test website functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Moody Theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict File Access
allUse web server configuration to block access to vulnerable theme files
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc)$">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
# Nginx: Add to server block
location ~ \.(php|inc)$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server user permissions to prevent reading sensitive system files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Moody theme version <=2.7.3Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep moodyVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >2.7.3 and test website functionality remains intact📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or file paths in parameters
- Access to unexpected PHP files in theme directory
- Errors from failed include/require statements
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in GET/POST parameters
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE uri CONTAINS 'tm-moody' AND (params CONTAINS '../' OR params CONTAINS 'php://' OR params CONTAINS 'file=')