CVE-2025-49454
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the TinySalt WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution. All WordPress sites using TinySalt theme versions before 3.10.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- LoftOcean TinySalt 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 remote code execution, allowing attackers to steal data, install malware, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) leading to further exploitation.
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: 3.10.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/tinysalt/vulnerability/wordpress-tinysalt-3-10-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update TinySalt theme to version 3.10.0 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate tinysalt
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block malicious file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)include(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and run web server with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version via admin panel or use: wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep tinysaltCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep tinysaltVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm TinySalt theme version is 3.10.0 or higher: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep tinysalt📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- HTTP requests with suspicious file parameters
- Multiple 500 errors from theme files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns or absolute file paths
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="*tinysalt*" AND (query="*include*" OR query="*require*" OR query="*../*"))