CVE-2025-60065
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Pinevale WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. WordPress sites using Pinevale theme version 1.0.14 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- axiomthemes Pinevale WordPress theme
📦 What is this software?
Pinevale by Axiomthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to readable files within web server permissions, no code execution if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests with crafted parameters can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.14
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/pinevale/vulnerability/wordpress-pinevale-theme-1-0-14-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Pinevale theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If automatic updates unavailable, download latest version from WordPress theme repository. 3. Replace theme files manually via FTP/SFTP. 4. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing path traversal sequences in theme parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories) to limit readable files
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules and monitor for exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Pinevale theme version 1.0.14 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=pinevale --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Pinevale theme version is greater than 1.0.14 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences in query parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php via theme endpoints
- PHP warning/error logs showing include/require failures
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*pinevale*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*"))