CVE-2025-62066
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on servers running the Revolution WordPress theme. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using Revolution theme versions before 2.5.8 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Revolution 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, and complete site takeover
Likely Case
Website defacement, data exfiltration, and backdoor installation for persistent access
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions restrict write access and web server runs with minimal privileges
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability if conditions are met
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5.8
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/revolution/vulnerability/wordpress-revolution-theme-2-5-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Revolution theme update
4. Update to version 2.5.8 or later
5. Alternatively, replace with patched version from official repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable allow_url_include
allPrevent PHP from including remote files via URL
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Restrict file inclusion paths
allLimit PHP's open_basedir to prevent directory traversal
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the Revolution theme entirely
- Implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/revolution/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/revolution/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Revolution theme version is 2.5.8 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- Requests with suspicious parameters like ?file= or ?page=
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters targeting theme files
- Unusual outbound connections after exploitation
SIEM Query:
source="apache_access" OR source="nginx_access" | search "revolution" AND ("include" OR "require" OR "file=")