CVE-2025-60067 – This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion v... (How to Fix)

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Giardino WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through improper filename control. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. This affects all WordPress sites using Giardino theme versions up to and including 1.1.10.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

axiomthemes Giardino WordPress Theme

Versions: n/a through <= 1.1.10

Operating Systems: Any OS running PHP and WordPress

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires WordPress installation with Giardino theme active

📦 What is this software?

Giardino by Axiomthemes

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement

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Likely Case

Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution

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If Mitigated

Unauthorized file access prevented, but attack attempts may still appear in logs

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - WordPress themes are typically internet-facing and accessible to any visitor

🏢 Internal Only: LOW - WordPress themes are rarely used in internal-only applications

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

Simple parameter manipulation required, often through HTTP requests to vulnerable theme files

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: > 1.1.10

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/giardino/vulnerability/wordpress-giardino-theme-1-1-10-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check Giardino theme version
4. Update to latest version (>1.1.10) if available
5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable vulnerable theme

all

Switch to default WordPress theme to remove vulnerable code

wp theme activate twentytwentyfour

Web Application Firewall rule

all

Block requests containing local file inclusion patterns

Add WAF rule: deny requests with '..' or 'php://' in theme parameter values

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Giardino version <= 1.1.10

Check Version:

wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep giardino

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm Giardino theme version > 1.1.10 or theme is deactivated

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

HTTP requests to theme files with '..', 'php://', or file path traversal patterns
PHP include/require errors in web server logs

Network Indicators:

Unusual file requests to theme PHP files
Requests with encoded directory traversal sequences

SIEM Query:

source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*giardino*" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*/etc/*"))

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-60067

CVSS v3 Score: 8.1 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-98

EPSS Score: 0.05% exploit probability (15.5th percentile)

Published: December 18, 2025

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/giardino/vulnerability/wordpress-giardino-theme-1-1-10-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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