CVE-2025-58947 – This vulnerability allows attackers to include ... (How to Fix)

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Athos WordPress theme. It enables PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) which can lead to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. WordPress sites using Athos theme version 1.9 or earlier are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

WordPress Athos Theme

Versions: <= 1.9

Operating Systems: All

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires WordPress installation with Athos theme active. No special configuration needed for exploitation.

📦 What is this software?

Athos by Axiomthemes

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Full server compromise through LFI to Remote Code Execution (RCE) chain, allowing complete system takeover and data exfiltration.

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Likely Case

Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials, database dumps) and potential authenticated RCE if combined with file upload capabilities.

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If Mitigated

Limited to reading non-sensitive files if proper file permissions and web server configurations are in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit code is available in security advisories.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: >1.9

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/athos/vulnerability/wordpress-athos-theme-1-9-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 Athos theme is active
4. Update to latest version (>1.9) if available
5. If no update available, switch to alternative theme

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable Athos Theme

all

Switch to a different WordPress theme to remove the vulnerable component

Web Application Firewall Rule

all

Block requests containing local file inclusion patterns

WAF rule to block: *../* and *php://* patterns in request parameters

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600) on sensitive configuration files
Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Athos theme version <=1.9

Check Version:

wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep athos

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm Athos theme version >1.9 or theme is deactivated

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
PHP include/require errors in web server logs
Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in logs

Network Indicators:

HTTP GET/POST requests with file path traversal sequences
Unusual file access patterns from single IP

SIEM Query:

source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*../*")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-58947

CVSS v3 Score: 8.2 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

CWE: CWE-98

EPSS Score: 0.06% exploit probability (19th percentile)

Published: December 18, 2025

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/athos/vulnerability/wordpress-athos-theme-1-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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