CVE-2025-49935
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WoodMart WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using WoodMart theme versions before 8.3.2 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WoodMart 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 code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to publicly accessible files only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of file paths but is straightforward for attackers familiar with WordPress directory structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 8.3.2
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/woodmart/vulnerability/wordpress-woodmart-theme-8-3-2-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 WoodMart theme update notification. 4. Click 'Update Now' to install version 8.3.2 or higher. 5. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing path traversal sequences in URL parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on sensitive configuration files
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for WoodMart version. If version is below 8.3.2, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep woodmartVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm WoodMart theme version is 8.3.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing '../' sequences in URL parameters
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php from unexpected sources
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal payloads in GET/POST parameters
- Unusual file extensions being requested
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS '../' AND (url CONTAINS 'php' OR url CONTAINS 'inc')