CVE-2025-32289
📋 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 Yozi theme from ApusTheme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- ApusTheme Yozi 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 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 inclusion is restricted by PHP configuration or web server permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.53 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/yozi/vulnerability/wordpress-yozi-2-0-52-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Yozi theme to version 2.0.53 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme update completed successfully. 3. Clear any caching plugins or CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions to minimum required for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Yozi theme versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --status=activeVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Yozi theme version is 2.0.53 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal sequences in theme-related URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/wp-content/themes/yozi/*") AND (status=200 OR status=500)