CVE-2025-39360
📋 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 Grace Mag theme users running versions up to 1.1.5, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Grace Mag 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 (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict PHP execution in sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable parameters and file paths. Public proof-of-concept available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.6 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/grace-mag/vulnerability/wordpress-grace-mag-theme-1-1-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for Grace Mag theme update notification. 4. Click 'Update Now' to install version 1.1.6 or later. 5. Verify theme functions correctly after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Restrict file access
linuxConfigure web server to deny access to sensitive directories and files
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
# Nginx: Add to server block
location ~* \.(php|inc|conf|config)$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the Grace Mag theme immediately and use a different theme
- Implement web application firewall rules to block requests containing local file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Grace Mag version. If version is 1.1.5 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --status=activeVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify Grace Mag theme version shows 1.1.6 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' or '../' sequences in parameters
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameter values
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with include/require parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*..*" OR url="*../*") AND (referrer="*grace-mag*" OR url="*grace-mag*")