CVE-2025-49362
📋 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 Gracioza theme version 1.0.15 and earlier, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Gracioza 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 disclosure (including configuration files with database credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (configuration files, source code, system files) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent access to sensitive files.
🎯 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
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/gracioza/vulnerability/wordpress-gracioza-theme-1-0-15-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 Gracioza theme update notification. 4. Click 'Update Now' for Gracioza theme. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress theme repository and manually replace files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
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 file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions to prevent web server from accessing sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Gracioza theme version. If version is 1.0.15 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" wp-content/themes/gracioza/style.css | head -1Verify Fix Applied:
After update, verify Gracioza theme version shows 1.0.16 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs (e.g., ../../../etc/passwd)
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns in URL parameters
- Requests to theme PHP files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (url="*gracioza*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*" OR param="*file=*"))