CVE-2025-48090
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks using '.../...//' sequences to include arbitrary PHP files on the server. It affects WordPress sites using the Blanka - One Page WordPress Theme, potentially leading to local file inclusion and remote code execution. All users of affected theme versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Blanka - One Page 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 wp-config.php, potentially leading to database credential theft.
If Mitigated
Limited file reading if proper file permissions restrict access to sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities are easily weaponized and require minimal technical skill to exploit.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Blanka theme is active. 4. Update theme to version 1.5 or later. 5. If update not available, deactivate and delete the theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allDeactivate and remove the Blanka theme from WordPress
wp theme deactivate blanka-wp
wp theme delete blanka-wp
Web application firewall rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in web application firewall
Add WAF rule to block requests containing '.../...//' sequences
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate the Blanka theme immediately and switch to a secure alternative
- Implement strict file permissions to limit readable files to webroot only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --status=activeCheck Version:
wp theme list --status=active | grep blankaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.5 or higher: wp theme list | grep blanka📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '.../...//' sequences
- Access to unexpected PHP files
- Failed include/require attempts in PHP error logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in HTTP requests
- Requests to theme files with traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
web.url:*.../...//* OR web.uri:*.../...//*