CVE-2025-49369
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Lettuce WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. WordPress sites using affected versions of the Lettuce theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Lettuce 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 via inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, etc.) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions restrict access to sensitive files and input validation prevents path traversal.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal via filename parameter. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.1.8 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/lettuce/vulnerability/wordpress-lettuce-theme-1-1-7-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 Lettuce theme update. 4. Update to version 1.1.8 or later. 5. Alternatively, download updated theme from WordPress repository and replace files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete lettuce
Restrict file access via .htaccess
linuxAdd rules to prevent access to sensitive directories
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|sql)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the Lettuce theme entirely
- Implement web application firewall rules to block LFI patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/lettuce/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' wp-content/themes/lettuce/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Lettuce theme version is 1.1.8 or higher in theme details📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with path traversal sequences (../, ..\) in access logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters containing path traversal
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS '..' AND url CONTAINS 'lettuce'