CVE-2025-52812
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects all Domnoo WordPress theme installations from unknown versions through 1.49. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- ApusWP Domnoo 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 exfiltration, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict PHP execution in sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.50 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/domnoo/vulnerability/wordpress-domnoo-1-49-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 Domnoo theme update notification. 4. Click 'Update Now' for Domnoo theme. 5. Verify theme version is 1.50 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Restrict PHP file operations
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file system access
Add to php.ini: disable_functions = exec,passthru,shell_exec,system,proc_open,popen,curl_exec,curl_multi_exec,parse_ini_file,show_source
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/domnoo/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/domnoo/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Domnoo theme version is 1.50 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in web server logs
- Patterns like '..' or absolute paths in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in query strings
- Unusual file paths in HTTP requests to theme directories
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (url="*include*" OR url="*require*" OR url="*..*" OR url="*/etc/*" OR url="*/proc/*")