CVE-2025-49370
📋 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 Lymcoin theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Lymcoin 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, /etc/passwd) and potential information disclosure.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.13 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/lymcoin/vulnerability/wordpress-lymcoin-theme-1-3-12-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Lymcoin theme to version 1.3.13 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files are properly updated. 3. Clear any caching plugins or server caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate lymcoin
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to prevent local file inclusion
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement least privilege for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Lymcoin theme version 1.3.12 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=lymcoin --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 1.3.13 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or absolute paths in theme-related parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*lymcoin* AND (web.uri:*..* OR web.uri:*/etc/* OR web.uri:*wp-config*)