CVE-2025-60042
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Chinchilla WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Chinchilla theme versions up to and including 1.16 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Chinchilla 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 inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, etc.) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file inclusion is restricted to non-sensitive directories and proper file permissions are enforced.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.16
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/chinchilla/vulnerability/wordpress-chinchilla-theme-1-16-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 Chinchilla theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version (>1.16). 5. Alternatively, replace with patched version from official theme repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block file inclusion patterns
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns in requests
- Restrict file system permissions to prevent reading sensitive files even if inclusion succeeds
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: wp theme list --fields=name,status,version | grep chinchillaCheck Version:
wp theme list --fields=name,status,version | grep chinchillaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version >1.16: wp theme list --fields=name,status,version | grep chinchilla📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with 'include' or 'require' parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters
- Patterns like '?file=' or '?page=' with directory traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("include" OR "require") AND ("../" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/")