CVE-2025-31064
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects all WordPress installations using the Vizeon - Business Consulting theme versions up to 1.1.7. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Vizeon - Business Consulting 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 persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.8 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update the Vizeon theme to version 1.1.8 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Alternatively, download the latest version from the theme repository and replace the existing theme files. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour --allow-root
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
echo 'open_basedir = /var/www/html' >> /etc/php/8.2/fpm/php.ini
systemctl restart php8.2-fpm
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent reading sensitive files outside web root
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Vizeon theme version. If version is 1.1.7 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep vizeonVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version shows 1.1.8 or later in WordPress admin. Test with known safe LFI payloads to confirm patched behavior.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with ../ patterns
- Requests to wp-content/themes/vizeon with unusual parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ patterns targeting theme files
- Unusual file extensions in URLs (e.g., .php?file=../../wp-config.php)
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*vizeon*" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*..\\*" OR param="*file=*"))