CVE-2025-28992
📋 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 Anton theme from version unknown through 4.1, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress SNS Anton 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 file disclosure (including configuration files with credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd, etc.), partial code execution through log poisoning, or reading of database credentials leading to data breach.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and PHP security settings restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and uses simple HTTP requests with file path manipulation. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability database.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/snsanton/vulnerability/wordpress-sns-anton-4-1-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 SNS Anton theme is active. 4. Update theme to version 4.2 or later from WordPress repository. 5. If update not available, replace with alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or alternative secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
PHP configuration hardening
linuxSet open_basedir restriction and disable dangerous functions
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
disable_functions = exec,passthru,shell_exec,system
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep snsantonCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i antonVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 4.2+ and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences, include/require parameters, attempts to access wp-config.php or /etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in GET/POST parameters, repeated requests with directory traversal patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR param="*include*" OR param="*require*")