CVE-2025-67526
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the ThimPress Sailing theme, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All installations using Sailing theme versions before 4.4.6 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThimPress Sailing 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, sensitive data exposure, and complete website takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at web application firewall level with no successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.4.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/sailing/vulnerability/wordpress-sailing-theme-4-4-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Sailing theme to version 4.4.6 or later. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
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 permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/sailing/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep sailingVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Sailing theme version is 4.4.6 or higher in WordPress admin > Appearance > Themes📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in web logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET/POST requests with file path traversal sequences
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.log" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND status=200