CVE-2025-54716
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Ireca WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by including malicious PHP files. All WordPress sites using Ireca theme versions up to 1.8.5 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Ireca 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 exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Unauthorized file access prevented, but vulnerability still present in codebase.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.8.5
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/ireca/vulnerability/wordpress-ireca-theme-1-8-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Ireca theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If automatic updates unavailable, manually download latest version from official source. 3. Replace theme files via FTP/SFTP. 4. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Ireca Theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme to remove vulnerable component
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall Rule
linuxBlock requests containing LFI patterns targeting Ireca theme endpoints
ModSecurity rule: SecRule REQUEST_URI "@rx /wp-content/themes/ireca/.*\.php.*(\?|&)file=" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Ireca LFI Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Ireca theme version. If version ≤1.8.5, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=ireca --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version >1.8.5 in WordPress admin. Test vulnerable endpoints with safe test payloads.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/themes/ireca/*.php with file parameter
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Multiple 403/404 errors followed by successful file reads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences in parameters
- Requests for known sensitive files (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd)
- Abnormal traffic to theme PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/wp-content/themes/ireca/*" AND (query="*file=*" OR query="*../*")