CVE-2025-60052
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes W&D theme version 1.0 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes W&D 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, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening, potentially only file disclosure without code execution.
🎯 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
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/wd/vulnerability/wordpress-w-d-theme-1-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update W&D theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update unavailable, remove theme entirely. 3. Verify theme files are replaced with patched versions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or alternative secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete wd
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxUse PHP disable_functions directive to limit include/require
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to minimal required directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme directory for W&D theme version <=1.0Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i wdVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version >1.0 or theme completely removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP error logs
- Requests with file path traversal patterns (../, /etc/passwd)
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Abnormal file access patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs | where url contains "include=" or url contains "require=" or url contains "../"