CVE-2025-62029
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements in the Grevo WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially execute malicious code or access sensitive files. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Grevo theme are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Grevo 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing access to sensitive files like configuration files, potentially leading to credential theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple file inclusion vulnerability that can be exploited with basic HTTP requests. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.4
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/grevo/vulnerability/wordpress-grevo-theme-2-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Grevo theme to latest version. 2. In WordPress admin, go to Appearance > Themes. 3. Find Grevo theme and click Update. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate grevo
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions
Add to php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Add to php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement least privilege for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,status,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep grevoVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Grevo theme version is greater than 2.4 using: wp theme list | grep grevo📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with suspicious file parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns
- Traffic to theme-specific PHP files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*include*" OR uri="*require*") AND (param="*../*" OR param="*file=*")