CVE-2025-67522
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the NooTheme Jobmonster WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to code execution. All WordPress sites using Jobmonster theme version 4.8.2 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- NooTheme Jobmonster 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
File disclosure, sensitive information leakage, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 4.8.2
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Jobmonster theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >4.8.2. 3. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file permissions and disable unnecessary PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Jobmonster version ≤4.8.2Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" wp-content/themes/jobmonster/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >4.8.2 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ patterns or file inclusion parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*include* OR web.url:*require* OR web.url:*..*