CVE-2025-27015
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects Hostiko WordPress theme users running versions before 30.1, potentially enabling unauthorized file access and code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Hostiko 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files (configuration files, credentials), potential privilege escalation, and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited file disclosure with proper file permissions and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion and WordPress theme structure
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 30.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/hostiko/vulnerability/wordpress-hostiko-theme-30-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Update Hostiko theme to version 30.1 or later
4. Verify update completed successfully
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file operations
allConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions
Add 'disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once' to php.ini
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/hostiko/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep hostikoVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Hostiko theme version is 30.1 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require attempts with path traversal
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Unusual traffic to theme files
SIEM Query:
source="*access.log*" AND ("include.php" OR "require.php" OR "..\\" OR "../") AND uri="*hostiko*"