CVE-2025-52745
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Farm Agrico 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. This affects WordPress sites using Farm Agrico theme version 1.3.11 and earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Farm Agrico 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 exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution within web server context
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to publicly accessible files only
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability; exploit code is publicly available
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.12 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/farmagrico/vulnerability/wordpress-farm-agrico-theme-1-3-11-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 Farm Agrico theme updates
4. Update to version 1.3.12 or later
5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block malicious file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*)\.php
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent access to sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep farmagricoCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep farmagricoVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Farm Agrico theme version is 1.3.12 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Failed include/require attempts to sensitive paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal in parameters
- Patterns like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("include_once" OR "require_once") AND ("..\\" OR "../" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/")