CVE-2025-52729
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Diza WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Diza theme versions up to 1.3.9 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Diza 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 system 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
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server hardening are in place, though information disclosure remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/diza/vulnerability/wordpress-diza-1-3-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Diza theme to version 1.4.0 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing path traversal sequences in theme-related URLs
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Diza theme version. If version is 1.3.9 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep DizaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Diza theme version is 1.4.0 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to theme files with path traversal sequences (../, ..\)
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing include/require parameters with local file paths
- Traffic spikes to theme-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (url="*diza*" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*..\\*"))