CVE-2025-60043
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Wanderic WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using Wanderic theme version 1.0.10 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Wanderic 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict PHP execution in sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.11 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/wanderic/vulnerability/wordpress-wanderic-theme-1-0-10-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for Wanderic theme updates. 4. Update to version 1.0.11 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate wanderic
Restrict PHP file access
linuxAdd web server rules to block access to PHP files in uploads and includes directories
# Apache: <Files "*.php"> deny from all </Files> in .htaccess
# Nginx: location ~ \.php$ { deny all; } in server block
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and disable PHP execution in WordPress uploads and includes directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/wanderic/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep wandericVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Wanderic theme version is 1.0.11 or higher in theme details📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with traversal sequences (../)
SIEM Query:
web.url:*wanderic* AND (web.url:*..%2F* OR web.url:*file=*)