CVE-2025-49261
📋 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 Diza WordPress theme installations from unknown versions through 1.3.8, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Diza 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, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive files like /etc/passwd or database credentials, and potentially take over the entire web server.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure including configuration files, source code, and potentially database credentials, which could lead to further attacks or data breaches.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server configurations that restrict access to sensitive directories and files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward using crafted URLs to include local files. Public proof-of-concept available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/diza/vulnerability/wordpress-diza-1-3-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Diza theme updates
4. Update to version 1.3.9 or later
5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to a different WordPress theme until patched
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns in URLs
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Diza theme version. If version is 1.3.8 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpress | grep -i dizaVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Diza theme version is 1.3.9 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test with known LFI payloads to confirm patched.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements in web server logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns or file inclusion attempts
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ?file=../../etc/passwd
- Unusual file extensions in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "wp-config" OR "include=" OR "require=")