CVE-2025-60051
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the Rare Radio WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using Rare Radio theme version 1.0.15.1 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Rare Radio 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 code execution
If Mitigated
File read attempts logged but blocked by proper file permissions and input validation
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this; exploit code is publicly available
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.15.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/rareradio/vulnerability/wordpress-rare-radio-theme-1-0-15-1-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 Rare Radio theme updates
4. Update to latest version
5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to immediately remove vulnerability
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete rareradio
Restrict PHP file operations
linuxModify PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion
echo 'php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html' >> .htaccess
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict input validation in theme files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Rare Radio version 1.0.15.1 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=version --name=rareradioVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is greater than 1.0.15.1 in WordPress admin or via wp-cli: wp theme list --field=version --name=rareradio📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent theme files
- Requests containing '../' or file inclusion patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters to theme files
- Unusual file extensions in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*php://*" OR url="*include=*" OR url="*require=*") AND url="*rareradio*"