CVE-2025-49259
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Hara WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files via PHP's include/require statements. Attackers can read sensitive files like configuration files, potentially leading to information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Hara theme versions up to 1.2.10 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Hara 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 reading sensitive configuration files (like wp-config.php containing database credentials) followed by database access, or remote code execution if PHP files can be uploaded and included.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive files (configuration files, password files, source code) leading to further attacks or data theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions restrict sensitive file access or if the vulnerable parameter is not exposed.
🎯 Exploit Status
LFI vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with simple path traversal payloads. The Patchstack reference suggests public details exist.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.2.10
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/hara/vulnerability/wordpress-hara-1-2-10-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 Hara theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update, replace with secure alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Replace Theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme to remove vulnerable code.
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing path traversal patterns in theme-related parameters.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (e.g., 600 for config files) to limit readable files.
- Use web server rules to block access to theme files or restrict parameter inputs.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel under Appearance > Themes for Hara theme version. If version is 1.2.10 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=hara --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify Hara theme version is above 1.2.10 in Appearance > Themes.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with parameters containing '../' or absolute paths to sensitive files
- Access to unusual files via theme endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in GET/POST parameters to theme files
SIEM Query:
web.url:*hara* AND (web.uri:*../* OR web.uri:*etc/passwd* OR web.uri:*wp-config*)