CVE-2025-64363
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Kleo WordPress theme. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using Kleo theme versions before 5.5.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SeventhQueen Kleo 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.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially leading to credential theft and further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited to reading non-sensitive files if proper file permissions and web server configurations are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.5.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/kleo/vulnerability/wordpress-kleo-theme-5-5-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Find Kleo theme and update to version 5.5.0 or later. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Kleo Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions via php.ini
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system access permissions for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Kleo theme version. If version is below 5.5.0, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpress | grep kleoVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Kleo theme version is 5.5.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal sequences
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal patterns to theme files
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*data://*") AND uri="*kleo*"