CVE-2025-6326
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through PHP's include/require statements in the Inset WordPress theme. Attackers can read sensitive files like configuration files or potentially execute code. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Inset theme are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Inset 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
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions restrict access to sensitive files and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.18.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/inset/vulnerability/wordpress-inset-1-18-0-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 Inset theme is active. 4. Update to latest version or replace with alternative theme. 5. Verify theme files are updated.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme deactivate inset
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access
allConfigure web server to deny access to sensitive directories
# Add to .htaccess for Apache:
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config)$">
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
# Nginx configuration:
location ~ /\.(php|inc|conf|config)$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or deactivate the Inset theme completely
- Implement web application firewall rules to block LFI patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep insetCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep insetVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 1.18.0 and test LFI attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in query strings
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php from web requests
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..' or absolute paths in parameters
- Unexpected file downloads via web endpoints
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs | where url contains ".." or url contains "/etc/" or url contains "wp-config"