CVE-2025-67946
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects AdForest WordPress theme users running versions up to and including 6.0.11, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- AdForest 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 through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file access (like /etc/passwd, configuration files), and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive files (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, disabled dangerous PHP functions, and restricted web server access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 6.0.11
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/adforest/vulnerability/wordpress-adforest-theme-6-0-11-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update AdForest theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is > 6.0.11. 3. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
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 web server permissions to minimal required directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for AdForest version <= 6.0.11Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep adforestVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version > 6.0.11 and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require failures with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters like ?page=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*etc*" OR uri="*passwd*")