CVE-2025-28990
📋 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 SNS Vicky theme versions up to 3.7, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress SNS Vicky 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 theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are protected.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 3.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/snsvicky/vulnerability/wordpress-sns-vicky-3-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update SNS Vicky theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is greater than 3.7. 3. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access
linuxConfigure web server to block access to sensitive directories
# Add to .htaccess for Apache:
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|log)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict PHP execution in upload directories and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for SNS Vicky theme version 3.7 or lower.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --status=activeVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 3.7 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns
- Requests to theme PHP files with include/require parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*snsvicky*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*"))