CVE-2025-58994
📋 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 Greenify theme version 2.2 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Greenify Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other server files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are outside web root.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/greenify/vulnerability/wordpress-greenify-theme-2-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Greenify theme to version 2.3 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove the theme completely. 3. Verify theme files are properly updated.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Greenify Theme
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable theme until patched
wp theme deactivate greenify
wp theme delete greenify
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxModify php.ini to restrict dangerous functions
disable_functions = allow_url_fopen,allow_url_include
open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and move sensitive files outside web root directory
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Greenify theme version 2.2 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep greenifyVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 2.3 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in access logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file paths in parameters
- Unusual file read attempts from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (url="*include*" OR url="*require*" OR url="*file=*" OR url="*path=*")