CVE-2025-58925
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Neptunus WordPress theme. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using Neptunus theme version 1.0.11 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- axiomthemes Neptunus WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Neptunus by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise via reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or session files, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, configuration files, or source code, which could enable further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are not accessible via web user.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.11 (check vendor for specific fixed version)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/neptunus/vulnerability/wordpress-neptunus-theme-1-0-11-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Neptunus theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Verify theme files are properly sanitizing user input in include/require statements.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is available
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web application firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing path traversal sequences in theme parameters
# Example mod_security rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,deny,status:403"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove Neptunus theme completely and use alternative secure theme
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 on sensitive files, web user read-only access)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Neptunus theme version. If version <= 1.0.11, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep neptunusVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is > 1.0.11. Test with controlled LFI payload to confirm patched.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences in theme-related parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd from web user
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file read patterns from WordPress theme endpoints
- Requests with path traversal payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*neptunus*" AND (param="*../*" OR response="*root:*"))