CVE-2025-59588
📋 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 Soledad theme from versions before 8.6.8, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- PenciDesign Soledad WordPress 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file access (like /etc/passwd, configuration files), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, and other local files accessible to the web server user.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions restrict web server access to sensitive directories and files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public proof-of-concept exists showing file inclusion patterns.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 8.6.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/soledad/vulnerability/wordpress-soledad-theme-8-6-8-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 Soledad theme shows update available. 4. Click 'Update Now' for Soledad theme. 5. Verify theme version is 8.6.9 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access via .htaccess
linuxAdd directory restrictions to prevent file inclusion attacks
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|phtml)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server user permissions to limit accessible directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/soledad/style.css or via WordPress admin panel under Appearance > ThemesCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' wp-content/themes/soledad/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Soledad theme version is 8.6.9 or higher in WordPress admin or theme files📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests containing '../' or file inclusion patterns in access logs
- Failed include/require attempts with unusual file paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns (../../etc/passwd)
- Requests to theme-specific endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/passwd*" OR uri="*wp-content/themes/soledad*")