CVE-2025-58943
📋 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 Agricola theme from version 1.1.0 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Agricola WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Agricola by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening, potentially only file disclosure without code execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/agricola/vulnerability/wordpress-agricola-theme-1-1-0-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 Agricola theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Agricola Theme
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable theme until patched
wp theme deactivate agricola
Restrict PHP Include Paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict include paths to safe directories
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/agricola/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/agricola/style.css | head -1Verify Fix Applied:
Verify Agricola theme version is >1.1.0 and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path parameters like ?file=../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences (../) in query parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR params="*..*") AND status="200"