CVE-2025-63076
📋 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 The7 Elements plugin (dt-the7-core) from all versions up to and including 2.7.11. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dream-Theme The7 Elements (dt-the7-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).
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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, or denial of service.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available. Attack requires web-accessible endpoint with vulnerable code path.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.7.12 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'The7 Elements' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable The7 Elements plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate dt-the7-core
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 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 > Plugins > The7 Elements version. If version <= 2.7.11, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get dt-the7-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is >= 2.7.12 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to plugin files with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal sequences to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
web.url:*dt-the7-core* AND (web.url:*../* OR web.url:*..%2f*)