CVE-2025-58927
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Stallion WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Stallion theme version 1.17 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Stallion Theme
📦 What is this software?
Stallion by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution through existing PHP files on the server.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to non-sensitive files if proper file permissions and web server configurations are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.17
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/stallion/vulnerability/wordpress-stallion-theme-1-17-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 Stallion theme is active
4. Update to latest version (>1.17) if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the theme
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Stallion Theme
allDeactivate and remove the vulnerable theme
wp theme deactivate stallion
wp theme delete stallion
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate Stallion theme immediately and switch to a secure alternative
- Implement strict file permissions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/stallion/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep stallionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.17 or theme is completely removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file access
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or absolute file paths
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*stallion*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*wp-config*"))