CVE-2025-48290
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Kinsley WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution. WordPress sites using Kinsley theme versions up to and including 3.4.4 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Kinsley 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 remote code execution, allowing attackers to steal data, install malware, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) leading to data breach or limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple file inclusion vulnerability with public proof-of-concept available. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.4.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/kinsley/vulnerability/wordpress-kinsley-theme-3-4-4-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 Kinsley theme update is available. 4. Update to version 3.4.5 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate kinsley
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and run web server with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Kinsley theme version. If version is 3.4.4 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep kinsleyVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Kinsley theme version is 3.4.5 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with suspicious file parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters targeting Kinsley theme files
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND uri="*kinsley*" AND (query="*file=*" OR query="*include=*")