CVE-2025-49360
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Militarology theme version 1.0.15 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Militarology 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 arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.16 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Militarology theme to version 1.0.16 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files have been replaced. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Militarology Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate militarology
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP File Functions
allUse PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
Add to php.ini: disable_functions = include, require, include_once, require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent reading sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep militarologyCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep militarologyVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.0.16+ 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 ../ patterns
- Requests to theme files with unexpected parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../../etc/passwd)
- Unusual traffic to theme PHP files
SIEM Query:
web.url:*militarology* AND (web.querystring:*..* OR web.querystring:*include* OR web.querystring:*require*)