CVE-2025-58898
📋 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 HealthHub theme users running versions up to and including 1.3.0, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes HealthHub WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Healthhub by Ancorathemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal techniques can exploit this vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.3.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/healthhub/vulnerability/wordpress-healthhub-theme-1-3-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update HealthHub theme to latest version. 2. If update unavailable, remove theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Clear WordPress cache after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PHP Include Paths
linuxRestrict PHP's ability to include files from arbitrary paths
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
Web Server Restrictions
allConfigure web server to block directory traversal attempts
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove HealthHub theme and replace with alternative secure theme
- Implement WAF rules to block path traversal patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for HealthHub theme version <=1.3.0Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep healthhubVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm HealthHub theme version >1.3.0 is installed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent theme files
- PHP include/require errors with path traversal
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..%2f*") AND uri="*healthhub*"