CVE-2025-32921
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in the Arrival WordPress theme. Attackers can read sensitive files like configuration files or potentially execute code. All WordPress sites using the Arrival theme version 1.4.5 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Arrival 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
Sensitive file disclosure including database credentials, configuration files, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.6 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/arrival/vulnerability/wordpress-arrival-theme-1-4-5-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 Arrival theme is active. 4. Update to version 1.4.6 or later. 5. If update not available, switch to another theme immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Arrival Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme to remove the vulnerable component.
Restrict PHP Include Paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion to specific directories.
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Switch to a different WordPress theme immediately
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Arrival theme version. If version is 1.4.5 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" wp-content/themes/arrival/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Arrival theme version is 1.4.6 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing file inclusion parameters like ?file= or ?include=
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal attempts in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*?file=*" OR uri="*?include=*") AND status=200