CVE-2025-60056
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Winger WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on the server. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the Winger theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Winger 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
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.17 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/winger/vulnerability/wordpress-winger-theme-1-0-16-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 Winger theme update. 4. Update to version 1.0.17 or later. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Winger Theme
allDeactivate and remove the vulnerable theme immediately
wp theme deactivate winger
wp theme delete winger
PHP Configuration Hardening
linuxRestrict PHP file inclusion functions via php.ini
allow_url_include = Off
open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Replace Winger theme with alternative secure theme
- Implement web application firewall rules to block LFI patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: wp theme list | grep wingerCheck Version:
wp theme list | grep wingerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Winger theme version is 1.0.17 or higher: wp theme list | grep winger📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..', '/etc/passwd', or other file paths in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*php://*" OR params="*file=*" OR params="*include=*")