CVE-2025-54701
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute local PHP files on servers running the Unicamp WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the Unicamp theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeMove Unicamp WordPress Theme
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through remote code execution, allowing attackers to steal data, install backdoors, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) leading to data theft or further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires sending crafted HTTP requests to vulnerable endpoints. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 2.6.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/unicamp/vulnerability/wordpress-unicamp-theme-2-6-3-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 Unicamp theme update notification. 4. Click 'Update Now' for Unicamp theme. 5. Verify theme version is 2.6.4 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns in theme parameters
WAF specific - create rule to block requests with patterns like '..', '/etc/', 'php://' in GET/POST parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions on web directories to limit readable files
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Unicamp theme version. If version is 2.6.3 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpress | grep unicampVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify Unicamp theme shows version 2.6.4 or higher in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with unusual file paths in theme-related parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access sensitive files via theme endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in HTTP GET/POST parameters to theme files
- Traffic spikes to theme-specific PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*unicamp*" OR uri="*theme*unicamp*") AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*php://*")