CVE-2025-67934 – This vulnerability allows attackers to include ... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-67934?

CVE-2025-67934 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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 Wellspring theme from Mikado-Themes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

📋 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 Wellspring theme from Mikado-Themes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Mikado-Themes Wellspring WordPress Theme

Versions: All versions before 2.8

Operating Systems: Any OS running PHP

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires WordPress installation with Wellspring theme active. PHP configuration may affect exploitability.

📦 What is this software?

Wellspring by Qodeinteractive

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data exfiltration, and website defacement.

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Likely Case

Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other server files.

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If Mitigated

Limited file access if proper file permissions and web server configurations are in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 2.8

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/wellspring/vulnerability/wordpress-wellspring-theme-2-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Wellspring theme to version 2.8 or higher. 4. Verify theme is active and functioning correctly.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable vulnerable theme

all

Switch to a different WordPress theme temporarily

Restrict PHP file inclusion

linux

Configure PHP to restrict file inclusion paths

php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
Restrict file permissions on sensitive configuration files

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or examine theme files for version metadata.

Check Version:

grep -r "Version:" /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/wellspring/style.css

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm Wellspring theme version is 2.8 or higher in WordPress admin panel.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
HTTP 200 responses for unexpected file types

Network Indicators:

HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns in parameters
Requests to theme PHP files with unusual parameters

SIEM Query:

source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*wellspring*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*" OR param="*file=*"))

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-67934

CVSS v3 Score: 8.1 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-98

EPSS Score: 0.05% exploit probability (15.5th percentile)

Published: January 8, 2026

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/wellspring/vulnerability/wordpress-wellspring-theme-2-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Third Party Advisory

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