CVE-2025-58935
📋 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 sites using the Lunna theme version 1.15 and earlier, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Lunna Theme
📦 What is this software?
Lunna by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file disclosure (including configuration files with credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure from local files (like wp-config.php containing database credentials), limited code execution depending on server configuration.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to web-accessible files only, no code execution possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.15
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/lunna/vulnerability/wordpress-lunna-theme-1-15-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 Lunna theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 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 lunna
Web application firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove Lunna theme completely and use alternative theme
- Implement strict file permission controls on sensitive configuration files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/lunna/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/lunna/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is >1.15 and test with known exploit payloads (ethical testing only)📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php from web requests
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "wp-config" OR "etc/passwd") AND uri="*lunna*"