CVE-2025-67530
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Besa theme version 2.3.15 and earlier, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Besa 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 exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like /etc/passwd, configuration files, or session data, potentially leading to authentication bypass.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server hardening, possibly only allowing reading of non-sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires minimal technical skill. Public proof-of-concept demonstrates file path traversal to include local files.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.3.15
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/besa/vulnerability/wordpress-besa-theme-2-3-15-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Besa theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Besa Theme
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable theme until patched
wp theme deactivate besa
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxModify php.ini to restrict dangerous functions
disable_functions = exec,passthru,shell_exec,system,proc_open,popen,curl_exec,curl_multi_exec,parse_ini_file,show_source
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Apply strict file permissions and disable directory listing
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/besa/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/besa/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is >2.3.15 and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with ../ patterns
- Errors from failed include/require statements
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ or absolute paths in theme-related URLs
- Unusual file extensions being requested
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*/etc/*" OR url="*/proc/*") AND url="*/themes/besa/*"