CVE-2025-48160
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects all users running Caliris WordPress theme versions up to 1.5, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Caliris 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file access (like /etc/passwd, configuration files), and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), limited file system access, and potential privilege escalation through included PHP files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server sandboxing, and disabled dangerous PHP functions like allow_url_include.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability; exploit tools for PHP LFI are widely available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.5 (check vendor for specific fixed version)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/caliris-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-caliris-1-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Caliris theme to latest version. 2. If update not available, remove the theme entirely. 3. Replace with secure alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily disable Caliris theme and switch to default WordPress theme
wp theme deactivate caliris
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
PHP configuration hardening
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions and restrict file inclusion
Add to php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Add to php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Caliris version 1.5 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep calirisVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Caliris theme is either updated to version after 1.5 or completely removed from themes directory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns (../, /etc/passwd)
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion parameters with path traversal
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS 'include=' OR url CONTAINS 'require=' AND (url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS '/etc/' OR url CONTAINS 'php://')