CVE-2025-49365
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Jack Well WordPress theme. Attackers can read sensitive files or potentially execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using Jack Well theme version 1.0.14 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Jack Well 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 system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.15 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/jack-well/vulnerability/wordpress-jack-well-theme-1-0-14-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Jack Well theme to version 1.0.15 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file access
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block direct PHP file access
<Files "*.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep jack-wellVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Jack Well theme version is 1.0.15 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with ../ sequences or file parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file parameter containing path traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
http.url:*file=* AND (http.url:*../* OR http.url:*php*)