CVE-2025-49367
📋 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 Monyxi theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Monyxi 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 website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files (wp-config.php), database credentials, and other server files.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted by server permissions and PHP configuration.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1.8
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/monyxi/vulnerability/wordpress-monyxi-theme-1-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Monyxi theme to latest version. 2. If update not available, remove theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Verify theme files are properly sanitized.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily disable Monyxi theme until patched
wp theme deactivate monyxi
PHP configuration hardening
linuxSet open_basedir restriction and disable allow_url_include
open_basedir = /var/www/html
allow_url_include = Off
🧯 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 via wp theme list commandCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep monyxiVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is greater than 1.1.8 and test vulnerable endpoints📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests to theme files with file path parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns to theme endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (uri="*monyxi*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*file=*"))