CVE-2025-67940
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Powerlift WordPress theme by Mikado-Themes. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using Powerlift theme versions before 3.2.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes Powerlift 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 reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary PHP code leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly restricted and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept exists in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.2.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/powerlift/vulnerability/wordpress-powerlift-theme-3-2-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Powerlift theme to version 3.2.1 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour --allow-root
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 on sensitive files)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/powerlift/style.css or via WordPress admin > Appearance > ThemesCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version --allow-root | grep powerliftVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Powerlift theme version is 3.2.1 or higher in theme details📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Access to unusual PHP files via theme paths
- Failed attempts to access sensitive system files
Network Indicators:
- GET/POST requests to theme files with file path parameters
- Unusual file extensions in theme directory requests
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*powerlift*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*"))