CVE-2025-48171
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects all WordPress installations using the Cena Store theme version 2.11.26 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Cena Store 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 system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials, database contents).
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are outside webroot.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic PHP knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.11.27 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/cena/vulnerability/wordpress-cena-store-2-11-26-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 Cena Store theme shows update available. 4. Update to version 2.11.27 or later. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from theme repository and upload manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate cena
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block malicious file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*)\.php
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and move sensitive files outside webroot
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep cenaCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i cenaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 2.11.27 or later and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with 'include' or 'require' parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters in query strings
- Patterns like '?file=' or '?page=' with directory traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_query="*include*" OR uri_query="*require*") AND (uri_query="*../*" OR uri_query="*/etc/*")