CVE-2025-53433
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress EasyEat theme installations, enabling potential remote code execution. All users running EasyEat theme versions up to and including 1.9.0 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes EasyEat 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
Full server compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover via remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access, sensitive information disclosure, and potential backdoor installation for persistent access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening, though information disclosure may still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.9.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/easyeat/vulnerability/wordpress-easyeat-theme-1-9-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update EasyEat theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.9.0. 3. Clear any caching plugins. 4. Test functionality after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict file access
linuxSet strict file permissions on web directory
chmod 644 *.php
chmod 600 wp-config.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict PHP execution in upload directories via .htaccess or nginx configuration
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for EasyEat theme version <=1.9.0Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" wp-content/themes/easyeat/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.9.0 and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences or file inclusion parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file paths in parameters
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*include*" OR uri="*require*") AND status=200