CVE-2025-30992
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Puca WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files via improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. Attackers can read sensitive files like configuration files or potentially execute code. All WordPress sites using Puca theme versions up to 2.6.33 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Puca 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 system compromise, data exfiltration, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including database credentials, configuration files, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server restrictions preventing file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion techniques can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.34 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/puca/vulnerability/wordpress-puca-2-6-33-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 Puca theme update is available. 4. Update to version 2.6.34 or later. 5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme to remove attack surface
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file functions
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,status,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i pucaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Puca theme version is 2.6.34 or higher using: wp theme list | grep puca📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with ../ patterns
- Attempts to access wp-config.php or other sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ sequences
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*wp-config*" OR uri="*puca*")