CVE-2025-24761
📋 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 DSK theme users running versions up to 2.2, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress DSK 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
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, credentials, source code) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server sandboxing, and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.2
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/dsk/vulnerability/wordpress-dsk-2-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update DSK theme to latest version. 2. If update unavailable, disable/remove DSK theme. 3. Install patched version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable DSK Theme
linuxTemporarily disable vulnerable theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate dsk
mv wp-content/themes/dsk wp-content/themes/dsk.disabled
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (read-only for web directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for DSK theme version. If version ≤2.2, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=dsk --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DSK theme version is >2.2 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web logs
- Requests with ../ sequences or file inclusion parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters targeting DSK theme endpoints
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE uri CONTAINS 'dsk' AND (uri CONTAINS '../' OR params CONTAINS 'include' OR params CONTAINS 'require')