CVE-2025-49943
📋 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 Femme theme users running versions up to and including 1.3.11, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Femme 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can trigger this vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.3.11
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/femme/vulnerability/wordpress-femme-theme-1-3-11-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Femme theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.3.11. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions via php.ini
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent access to sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Femme theme version <=1.3.11Check Version:
grep -r 'Version:' /path/to/wp-content/themes/femme/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Femme theme version is >1.3.11 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal characters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal sequences to theme files
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/wp-content/themes/femme/*")