CVE-2025-67529
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include arbitrary local files via PHP's include/require statements in the Opal_WP Fashion fashion2 WordPress theme. Attackers can read sensitive files, potentially leading to information disclosure or remote code execution. All WordPress sites using affected versions of this theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Opal_WP Fashion fashion2 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 via local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, credential theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, etc.) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.3.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/fashion2/vulnerability/wordpress-fashion-theme-5-3-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Update Opal_WP Fashion fashion2 theme to version 5.3.0 or later
4. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions via php.ini
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent reading sensitive system files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Opal_WP Fashion fashion2 theme versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep fashion2Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 5.3.0 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file paths in theme-related parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*fashion2* AND (web.uri:*include* OR web.uri:*require* OR web.uri:*file=*)