CVE-2025-67528
📋 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 Urna theme version 2.5.12 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Urna 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 server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Information disclosure through reading sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls preventing file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires specific conditions but is straightforward when present. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.5.12
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/urna/vulnerability/wordpress-urna-theme-2-5-12-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Urna theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify update completed successfully. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable functionality
allRemove or disable the vulnerable file inclusion functionality if identified.
Restrict file permissions
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories and configuration files.
chmod 600 sensitive-config-files
chmod 755 wp-content/themes/urna
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict access to affected pages using authentication or IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Urna theme version. If version <=2.5.12, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Urna detailsVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Urna theme version >2.5.12 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious paths
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns in parameters
- Requests to theme files with unusual file extensions
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*urna*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*file=*"))