CVE-2025-58706
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the Woo Hoo WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the Woo Hoo theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- axiomthemes Woo Hoo WordPress theme
📦 What is this software?
Woo Hoo by Axiomthemes
⚠️ 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 code execution.
If Mitigated
File read attempts blocked, no code execution possible.
🎯 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 1.25 (check theme repository for latest)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/woohoo/vulnerability/wordpress-woo-hoo-theme-1-25-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Woo Hoo theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme immediately
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete woohoo
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block local file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)php://(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disable or remove the Woo Hoo theme from all WordPress installations
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns and monitor for exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in admin panel under Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version --status=activeCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i woohooVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Woo Hoo theme version is greater than 1.25 or theme is deactivated/removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in query strings
- PHP error logs showing include/require failures
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd or wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing 'php://', 'file://', or directory traversal sequences
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file://*" OR uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*%00*")