CVE-2025-64195
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Eduma WordPress theme by ThimPress. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using Eduma theme versions up to and including 5.7.6 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThimPress Eduma 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
Full server compromise through reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary PHP code if file upload is possible elsewhere.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially leading to credential theft and further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and input validation are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 5.7.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/eduma/vulnerability/wordpress-eduma-theme-5-7-6-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 Eduma theme update is available. 4. Update to version >5.7.6. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from ThimPress and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions on sensitive directories and files
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Eduma version. If version is 5.7.6 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep edumaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Eduma theme version is >5.7.6 in WordPress admin panel. Test with known safe LFI payloads if possible.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in web logs
- PHP include/require errors with unusual file paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing directory traversal sequences (../, ..\)
- Unusual file extensions in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*..\\*" OR url="*/etc/passwd*")