CVE-2025-31633
📋 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 Kiamo - Responsive Business Service theme versions up to 1.3.3, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Kiamo - Responsive Business Service 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, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive files like /etc/passwd or wp-config.php, and take complete control of the WordPress site and underlying server.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure including database credentials, configuration files, and user data, potentially leading to site defacement or privilege escalation within WordPress.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP execution environments preventing file inclusion outside designated directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation typically involves manipulating URL parameters to include local files. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Kiamo theme update is available. 4. Update to version 1.3.4 or later. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version from official source.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns in URL parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-controlled parameters
- Configure PHP with open_basedir restrictions and disable dangerous functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or via wp theme list commandCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep kiamoVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.3.4 or later and test LFI payloads return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences, /etc/passwd, or wp-config.php in URL parameters
- PHP warnings about failed file inclusions
Network Indicators:
- Unusual GET requests with file paths in parameters
- Traffic patterns matching LFI exploitation attempts
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*/etc/passwd*" OR url="*/wp-config.php*")