CVE-2025-64373
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Traveler WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Traveler theme versions before 3.2.6 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Traveler 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 via inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution through existing PHP files.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to readable files within web server permissions, no code execution if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests with crafted parameters can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.2.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/traveler/vulnerability/wordpress-traveler-theme-3-2-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check Traveler theme version. 4. If below 3.2.6, update immediately via WordPress updates or manual upload.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Traveler Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patched
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing file inclusion patterns
WAF specific - configure to block requests with ../ patterns and file inclusion parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (read-only for web directories, no execute permissions)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Traveler theme details for version numberCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep travelerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Traveler theme version is 3.2.6 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to unusual file paths in web directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns (../, /etc/passwd, etc.)
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*../*" OR user_agent="*wget*" OR user_agent="*curl*")