CVE-2025-58934
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the The Gig WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using The Gig theme version 1.18.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- axiomthemes The Gig WordPress theme
📦 What is this software?
The Gig by Axiomthemes
⚠️ 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 if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill. The vulnerability is documented on security databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.18.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/thegig/vulnerability/wordpress-the-gig-theme-1-18-0-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 The Gig theme has an update available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version from official source.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch is available
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate thegig
Restrict file access
linuxConfigure web server to deny access to sensitive directories
# In .htaccess for Apache:
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config)$">
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
# In nginx config:
location ~ /\.(php|inc|conf|config)$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict PHP execution in upload directories and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep thegigCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep thegigVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.18.0 and test LFI payloads return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP error logs
- Requests with ../ patterns or file path traversal attempts
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters containing traversal sequences
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..%2f*" OR uri="*..%5c*") AND (uri="*.php*" OR uri="*.inc*" OR uri="*wp-config*" OR uri="*etc/passwd*")