CVE-2025-49364
📋 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 Ludos Paradise theme version 2.1.3 and earlier, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Ludos Paradise 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
PHP local file inclusion vulnerabilities are well-understood and often have public exploit code available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.1.3 (check vendor for specific fixed version)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Ludos Paradise theme to latest version. 2. If update not available, disable/remove the theme. 3. Replace with alternative secure theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allDeactivate and remove the Ludos Paradise theme from WordPress
wp theme deactivate ludos-paradise
wp theme delete ludos-paradise
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file inclusion
Add to php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Add to php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,status,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep ludos-paradiseVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 2.1.3 and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../, /etc/passwd, php://)
- Unusual traffic to theme PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*ludos-paradise*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*" OR param="*/etc/*"))