CVE-2025-22712
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through PHP's include/require statements in the Typify WordPress theme. Attackers can read sensitive files like configuration files or potentially execute code. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Typify theme are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- QantumThemes Typify 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
Sensitive file disclosure (database credentials, configuration files) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.0.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/typify/vulnerability/wordpress-typify-theme-3-0-2-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 Typify theme updates. 4. Update to version 3.0.3 or later. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Typify Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patched.
Restrict PHP Include Paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict include paths to specific directories.
php_admin_value 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 run web server with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Typify version. If version is 3.0.2 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep typifyVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Typify theme version is 3.0.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP include/require statements in web server logs
- Requests with file path parameters like ?file=../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters targeting Typify endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*typify*" AND (param="*file*" OR param="*include*" OR param="*require*"))