CVE-2025-49070
📋 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 versions of the NasaTheme Elessi WordPress theme, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- NasaTheme Elessi 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 website takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), limited file system access, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls, potentially only revealing non-sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of file paths but is straightforward with directory traversal techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.4.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/elessi-theme/vulnerability/wordpress-elessi-6-4-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Elessi theme to version 6.4.2 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Click 'Update Now' for Elessi theme. 4. Verify update completion.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict file permissions
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories and configuration files
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chmod 755 wp-content/themes/elessi
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block directory traversal attempts
- Disable PHP error reporting and limit file system access through php.ini configuration
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel under Appearance > Themes for Elessi theme version 6.4.1 or earlierCheck Version:
grep -r 'Version:' wp-content/themes/elessi/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Elessi theme version is 6.4.2 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with directory traversal sequences (../, ..\)
- Multiple failed include/require attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' sequences in parameters
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*%2e%2e*") AND (uri="*elessi*" OR uri="*theme*")