CVE-2025-49361
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Mamita WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress sites. All WordPress installations using Mamita theme version 1.0.9 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Mamita 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 leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete site takeover through remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access, sensitive information disclosure, or limited code execution within the web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls, potentially only file disclosure without execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.10 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/mamita/vulnerability/wordpress-mamita-theme-1-0-9-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 Mamita theme updates. 4. Update to version 1.0.10 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patched
Restrict PHP file access
linuxUse web server configuration to block access to vulnerable endpoints
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
# Nginx: Add to server block
location ~ \.php$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file permissions and disable unnecessary PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or wp-content/themes/mamita/style.css for Version: 1.0.9 or lowerCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/mamita/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version shows 1.0.10 or higher in WordPress admin or style.css file📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- Requests to theme files with suspicious parameters like ?file=../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences (../) to theme endpoints
- Unusual file extensions in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*mamita* AND (web.url:*../* OR web.param:*../*)