CVE-2025-58893
📋 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 Alright theme from version 1.6.1 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Alright Theme
📦 What is this software?
Alright by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files, database credentials, and other server data.
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. Exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic PHP knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.6.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/alright/vulnerability/wordpress-alright-theme-1-6-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Alright theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If auto-update unavailable, download latest version from WordPress repository. 3. Replace theme files manually via FTP/SFTP if needed.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Alright Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Restrict PHP Include Paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict include/require paths to safe 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 implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Alright theme version. If version is 1.6.1 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin Appearance > Themes section or examine wp-content/themes/alright/style.css file version headerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Alright theme version is greater than 1.6.1 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access sensitive file paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ../, /etc/passwd, or other sensitive paths
- Unusual traffic to theme-specific PHP files
SIEM Query:
web.url:*alright* AND (web.uri:*include* OR web.uri:*require* OR web.uri:*../*)