CVE-2025-60063
📋 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 Rosalinda theme users running versions up to and including 1.2.3, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Rosalinda Theme
📦 What is this software?
Rosalinda by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete system control.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (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
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.2.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/rosalinda/vulnerability/wordpress-rosalinda-theme-1-2-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Rosalinda theme version is <=1.2.3. 4. Update theme to latest version. 5. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access
linuxImplement web server restrictions to prevent access to sensitive directories
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict PHP execution in upload directories and implement strict file permission controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or via wp-cli: wp theme list --field=name,status,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep rosalindaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Rosalinda theme version is >1.2.3 and test vulnerable endpoints are no longer accessible📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious file paths
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns in parameters
- Requests to theme files with unusual file extensions
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*rosalinda*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*" OR param="*file=*"))