CVE-2025-67525
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects Opal_WP ekommart WordPress theme users running versions below 4.3.1, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Opal_WP ekommart 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 Local File Inclusion leading to Remote Code Execution, allowing attackers to read sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or execute arbitrary PHP code.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, configuration files, or source code, potentially leading to further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server configurations that restrict PHP execution in sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.3.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/ekommart/vulnerability/wordpress-ekommart-theme-4-3-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Find ekommart theme and update to version 4.3.1 or later. 4. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress theme repository and upload manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to restrict file inclusion patterns
# Add to .htaccess in WordPress root:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*)
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
</IfModule>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns in requests
- Restrict file permissions on sensitive directories and implement strict input validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for ekommart theme version. If version is below 4.3.1, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=ekommart --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm ekommart theme version is 4.3.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements in web server logs
- Multiple requests with file path parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters targeting sensitive paths
- Abnormal traffic patterns to theme-specific PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="apache_access" OR source="nginx_access" | search "*include*" OR "*require*" | where url contains "ekommart"