CVE-2025-62014
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on servers running the ITok WordPress theme. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by manipulating filename parameters in include/require statements. All WordPress sites using ITok theme versions up to and including 1.1.42 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ApusTheme ITok 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 leading to data theft, malware deployment, website defacement, and complete control of the WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to create backdoors, steal sensitive data, and use the server for malicious activities.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and input validation are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires sending crafted HTTP requests with malicious file paths. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1.42
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/itok/vulnerability/wordpress-itok-theme-1-1-42-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 ITok theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable allow_url_include
allPrevent PHP from including remote files via URL
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing suspicious include/require patterns
WAF rule to detect and block patterns like '..', 'http://', 'php://' in file parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate and remove the ITok theme immediately
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-controlled file paths
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for ITok theme version. If version is 1.1.42 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep itokVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm ITok theme version is greater than 1.1.42. Test file inclusion attempts should fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include attempts in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with suspicious file path parameters
- Multiple failed include/require attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..', 'http://', or 'php://' patterns in parameters
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*http://*" OR uri="*php://*") AND user_agent!="*bot*"