CVE-2025-53216
📋 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 WordPress sites using the Glamer theme from version unknown through 1.0.2, potentially enabling attackers to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeUniver Glamer 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
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files, database credentials, and other system information.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening preventing file writes.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/glamer/vulnerability/wordpress-glamer-theme-1-0-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Glamer theme is installed. 4. If version is 1.0.2 or earlier, update to latest version. 5. Alternatively, switch to a different theme and delete Glamer.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme and deactivate Glamer theme
wp theme deactivate glamer
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxModify php.ini to disable dangerous functions
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 file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/glamer/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep glamerVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 1.0.3 or later, or that Glamer theme is not active📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' or absolute file paths in parameters
- Unusual file access patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*/proc/*") AND user_agent="*"