CVE-2025-63036
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Ronneby Theme Core WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Ronneby Theme Core plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- DFDevelopment Ronneby Theme Core
⚠️ 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.69 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find Ronneby Theme Core. 4. Update to version 1.5.69 or later. 5. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable Ronneby Theme Core plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ronneby-core
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
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 strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Ronneby Theme Core version. If version <= 1.5.68, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get ronneby-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.5.69 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file inclusion patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing ../ or file:// in parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs | where url contains "ronneby-core" and (url contains ".." or url contains "file:")