CVE-2025-60069
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the MinimogWP WordPress theme, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. It affects WordPress sites using the MinimogWP theme version 3.9.6 or earlier. Attackers can exploit this without authentication to read sensitive files or execute malicious code.
💻 Affected Systems
- MinimogWP WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Minimogwp by Thememove
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls, potentially only file disclosure without execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept. No authentication required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.9.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/minimog/vulnerability/wordpress-minimogwp-theme-3-9-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update MinimogWP theme to version 3.9.7 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins. 5. Verify theme functions correctly.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or examine style.css in theme directory for version number.Check Version:
grep 'Version' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/minimog/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 3.9.7 or later and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include attempts in PHP error logs
- Requests with ../ patterns or file inclusion parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters (e.g., ?file=../../etc/passwd)
- Unusual traffic patterns to theme-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*") AND status=200