CVE-2025-58900
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the UniTravel WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using UniTravel theme versions up to 1.4.2 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes UniTravel WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Unitravel by Ancorathemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
File read access limited to web-accessible directories if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/unitravel/vulnerability/wordpress-unitravel-theme-1-4-2-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 UniTravel theme update. 4. Update to version 1.4.3 or later. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate unitravel
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block local file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)php://(.*) [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)file://(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the UniTravel theme and use a different theme
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep unitravelCheck Version:
wp theme get unitravel --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm UniTravel theme version is 1.4.3 or higher: wp theme get unitravel --field=version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters in query strings
- PHP warning/error logs showing file inclusion attempts
- Access to unusual PHP files via web requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests containing file://, php://, or ../ patterns
- Requests to theme-specific PHP files with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*unitravel* AND (web.query:*file:* OR web.query:*php:* OR web.query:*../*)