CVE-2025-39467
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a path traversal vulnerability in the Mikado-Themes Wanderland WordPress theme that allows attackers to perform local file inclusion using '.../...//' sequences. Attackers can read sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. All WordPress sites using Wanderland theme version 1.7.1 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes Wanderland WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Wanderland by Qodeinteractive
⚠️ 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 configuration files, database credentials, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited file read access if proper file permissions and web server restrictions are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities are easily exploitable with simple HTTP requests. Public exploit details are available in the reference link.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.7.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/wanderland/vulnerability/wordpress-wanderland-1-7-1-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 Wanderland theme is active. 4. Update theme to latest version. 5. If no update available, switch to default theme and remove Wanderland.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme to remove the vulnerable code path
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete wanderland
Web server path restriction
linuxConfigure web server to block path traversal attempts
# For Apache: Add to .htaccess
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\./.*\.\./ [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\.//
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately switch to a different WordPress theme and remove the Wanderland theme files
- Implement web application firewall rules to block path traversal patterns in requests
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Wanderland theme version 1.7.1 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep wanderlandVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is greater than 1.7.1 or theme is completely removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '.../...//' patterns
- Access to unexpected PHP files via theme paths
- Multiple failed attempts to access sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- Unusual GET requests to theme files with path traversal sequences
- Requests for sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../..//*" OR uri="*.../...//*")