CVE-2025-24769
📋 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 BZOTheme Zenny theme from version n/a through 1.7.5, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- BZOTheme Zenny 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 server compromise, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution depending on server configuration.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to readable files within web server permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.6 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/bw-zenny/vulnerability/wordpress-zenny-1-7-5-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 Zenny theme update is available. 4. Update to version 1.7.6 or later. 5. Alternatively, replace with a different theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate zenny
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd web server rules to block suspicious include patterns
# Apache: RewriteRule ^.*\.php.*include.* - [F,L]
# Nginx: location ~ \.php.*include.* { deny all; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions for web server user to limit readable files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/zenny/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/zenny/style.css | head -1Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm Zenny theme version is 1.7.6 or higher in theme details📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with 'include' or 'require' parameters in query strings
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php from web logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in HTTP GET parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access system files
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*include=*" OR uri="*require=*") AND status=200