CVE-2025-67938
📋 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 Biagiotti theme from Mikado-Themes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes Biagiotti 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 code execution.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to web-accessible files only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.5.2
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/biagiotti/vulnerability/wordpress-biagiotti-theme-3-5-2-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 Biagiotti theme shows update available. 4. Update to version 3.5.2 or higher. 5. If auto-update not available, download from Mikado-Themes and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxModify php.ini to disable dangerous PHP functions
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict file access controls on the server
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,status,versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i biagiottiVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Biagiotti theme version is 3.5.2 or higher in WordPress admin or using: wp theme list | grep biagiotti📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal patterns
- HTTP 200 responses to requests with ../ patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ patterns to theme PHP files
- Unusual file extensions in URLs targeting theme directory
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*php?file=*") AND url="*/wp-content/themes/biagiotti/*"