CVE-2025-60044
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Fribbo WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress installations. All WordPress sites using Fribbo theme version 1.1.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Fribbo 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 arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, website defacement, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server security controls prevent file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/fribbo/vulnerability/wordpress-fribbo-theme-1-1-0-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 Fribbo theme updates. 4. Update to version 1.1.1 or later. 5. Alternatively, replace with a different theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete fribbo
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "phase:2,deny,status:403,id:1001"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories) to limit readable files
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/fribbo/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=fribbo --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 1.1.1 or later and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to unusual PHP files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET/POST requests with file path traversal sequences
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*../*")