CVE-2025-39466
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files on servers running the vulnerable Mikado-Themes Dør WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files, execute code, or escalate privileges. All WordPress sites using Dør theme version 2.4 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes Dør WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Dor by Qodeinteractive
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete site takeover through remote code execution.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution within web server context, or privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Attackers can only read non-sensitive files or the vulnerability is blocked by proper file permissions and security controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and uses simple HTTP requests. Public proof-of-concept demonstrates file inclusion via manipulated parameters.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/dor/vulnerability/wordpress-doer-2-4-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 Dør theme update is available. 4. Update to version 2.5 or later. 5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from vendor and replace theme files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patched
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 644 for PHP files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/dor/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/dor/style.css | head -1Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 2.5 or higher and test LFI payloads return 403 errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require warnings in error logs
- Access to unusual PHP files in web logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal in GET/POST parameters
- Abnormal file access patterns to sensitive paths
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*../*")