CVE-2025-60058
📋 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 DetailX theme users running versions up to and including 1.10.0, potentially enabling unauthorized file access and code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress DetailX 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 local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files (configuration files, credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server hardening, and security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
PHP local file inclusion vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with readily available techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.10.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/detailx/vulnerability/wordpress-detailx-theme-1-10-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update DetailX theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.10.0. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patched
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
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 permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for DetailX theme version <=1.10.0Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep detailxVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version >1.10.0 in WordPress admin and test file inclusion attempts📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs
- Multiple include/require attempts with path traversal
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file parameters
- Patterns of ../ or absolute paths in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*include*" OR url="*require*") AND (url="*../*" OR url="*/etc/*" OR url="*/proc/*")