CVE-2025-53437
📋 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 sites using the Greenorganic theme from ApusTheme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- ApusTheme Greenorganic 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
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.45
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/greenorganic/vulnerability/wordpress-greenorganic-theme-2-45-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 Greenorganic theme update. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version from vendor.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is available
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP include paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict file inclusion to specific directories
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions like allow_url_include
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or via wp theme list commandCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep greenorganicVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 2.45 and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Failed include/require attempts to sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters containing ../ or absolute paths
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*greenorganic*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*/proc/*"))