CVE-2025-53430
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Etta WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress installations. All WordPress sites using Etta theme versions up to 1.14.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Etta 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 theft, and website defacement
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.14.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/etta/vulnerability/wordpress-etta-theme-1-14-0-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 Etta theme updates
4. Update to version 1.14.1 or later
5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour --allow-root
Restrict PHP file access
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block direct PHP file access
<Files "*.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict file inclusion controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Etta theme versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep ettaVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Etta theme version is 1.14.1 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP include/require statements in web logs
- Requests with file path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Unusual file access patterns
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs | where url contains "include" or url contains "require" or url contains "php://" or url contains "../"