CVE-2025-49368
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Palladio WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress installations. All WordPress sites using Palladio theme version 1.1.10 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Palladio 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
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict PHP execution in sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1.10
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/palladio/vulnerability/wordpress-palladio-theme-1-1-10-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 Palladio theme updates. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, switch to different theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Palladio Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme immediately
Restrict PHP File Access
linuxConfigure web server to deny PHP execution in uploads and includes directories
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<Files *.php>
deny from all
</Files>
# 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 system permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or wp-content/themes/palladio/style.cssCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/palladio/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Palladio theme version is greater than 1.1.10 or theme is deactivated📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
- PHP warnings about failed file includes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests to theme files with path traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*palladio*" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*"))