CVE-2025-24766
📋 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 sites using the News Magazine X theme versions up to 1.2.37, potentially enabling attackers to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress News Magazine X 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, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available on security research sites. Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.38 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if News Magazine X theme shows update available. 4. Click Update Now. 5. Verify theme version is 1.2.38 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep 'News Magazine X'Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep 'News Magazine X'Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.2.38 or higher and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Failed include/require attempts to sensitive paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Patterns like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR params="*file=*" OR params="*include=*")