CVE-2025-60048
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper input validation in the Tripster WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using Tripster theme version 1.0.10 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Tripster WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Tripster by Axiomthemes
⚠️ 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
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.10
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/tripster/vulnerability/wordpress-tripster-theme-1-0-10-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Tripster theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is greater than 1.0.10. 3. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Tripster Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate tripster
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions via php.ini
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict input validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Tripster theme version. If version is 1.0.10 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=tripster --fields=name,status,versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Tripster theme version is greater than 1.0.10 in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path parameters in HTTP requests
- Multiple failed include/require attempts in PHP error logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters like ?file=../../etc/passwd
- Unusual file inclusion patterns in web traffic
SIEM Query:
web.url:*file=* AND web.url:*../* AND web.status:200