CVE-2025-67941
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the The Aisle WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file paths. All WordPress sites using The Aisle theme versions before 2.9.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Elated-Themes The Aisle 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
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion attacks can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.9.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/theaisle/vulnerability/wordpress-the-aisle-theme-2-9-1-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 The Aisle theme is active. 4. Update to version 2.9.1 or later. 5. If update not available, switch to default theme temporarily.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file operations
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion
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 and implement least privilege for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep aislesCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep aislesVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm The Aisle theme version is 2.9.1 or higher in WordPress admin or via: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep aisles📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require failures with path traversal attempts
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php from web requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/wp-content/themes/theaisle/*") AND (param="*file=*" OR param="*include=*")