CVE-2025-58929
📋 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 Pantry theme users running versions up to and including 1.4, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Pantry WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Pantry by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file access (like /etc/passwd, database credentials), and complete website takeover.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, configuration files, and potentially source code, which could enable further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, disabled PHP execution in upload directories, and web application firewall rules blocking file inclusion patterns.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation typically involves manipulating URL parameters to include local files. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.4
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/pantry/vulnerability/wordpress-pantry-theme-1-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Pantry theme to latest version (>1.4) via WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for updates on Pantry theme. 4. Apply update immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns in parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation on all user-controlled parameters
- Restrict file system access through proper directory permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Pantry theme version. If version is 1.4 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep pantryVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Pantry theme version is greater than 1.4 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters (e.g., ../../../etc/passwd)
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*passwd*")