CVE-2025-58214
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects the Indutri WordPress theme, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All users running vulnerable versions of the Indutri theme are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Indutri 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 through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file disclosure (including configuration files with credentials), and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), limited file read access, and potential privilege escalation through file manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server hardening, and PHP security configurations that restrict file inclusion paths.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of file paths but is straightforward for attackers familiar with WordPress directory structures.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/indutri/vulnerability/wordpress-indutri-theme-1-3-0-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 Indutri theme updates. 4. Update to version 1.3.1 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins. 6. Verify theme functions correctly after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
PHP open_basedir Restriction
linuxRestrict PHP's ability to include files outside specified directories
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html:/tmp
Web Server File Access Restrictions
allConfigure web server to deny direct access to sensitive directories
<Directory /var/www/html/wp-content/themes/indutri>
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</Directory>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or remove the Indutri theme and switch to a secure alternative
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns and suspicious parameter values
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/indutri/style.css or via WordPress admin panel under Appearance > ThemesCheck Version:
grep 'Version' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/indutri/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.3.1 or later and test file inclusion attempts return proper errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs (e.g., ../../../etc/passwd)
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent theme files with path traversal sequences
- PHP warnings about failed file inclusions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing path traversal sequences (../)
- Requests to theme files with unusual file extensions or paths
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*/proc/*") AND user_agent NOT CONTAINS "bot"