CVE-2025-60057
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the DJ Rainflow WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files from the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution. WordPress sites using DJ Rainflow theme version 1.3.13 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes DJ Rainflow 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 remote code execution, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data, install malware, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) leading to data theft and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable parameter paths. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.14 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/dj-rainflow/vulnerability/wordpress-dj-rainflow-theme-1-3-13-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update DJ Rainflow theme to version 1.3.14 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files are properly updated. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions to limit accessible directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for DJ Rainflow version. If version is 1.3.13 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep dj-rainflowVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version shows 1.3.14 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test vulnerable endpoints with safe payloads.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd or wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or absolute paths in theme parameters
- Unusual file extensions in theme-related requests
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*dj-rainflow*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*wp-config*"))