CVE-2025-67925
📋 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 websites using the Corpkit theme from zozothemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- zozothemes Corpkit 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/corpkit/vulnerability/wordpress-corpkit-theme-2-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for Corpkit theme updates. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to remove vulnerable code
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 file system permissions and implement strict file access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep corpkitVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Corpkit theme version is greater than 2.0 or theme is deactivated📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns in parameters
- Requests to theme PHP files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*corpkit*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*"))