CVE-2025-60199
📋 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 sites using the InHype - Blog & Magazine theme version 1.5.2 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- InHype - Blog & Magazine WordPress 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, data theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.5.2
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update the InHype theme to the latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove the theme and replace with a secure alternative.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme immediately
Restrict PHP file operations
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file access
Add to 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 system permissions and run web server with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for theme version or examine wp-content/themes/inhype/style.css version headerCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/inhype/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.5.2 and test with known exploit payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious paths
- Requests to theme files with file parameter
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ?file=../../etc/passwd
- Unusual traffic to theme PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*") AND uri="*inhype*"