CVE-2025-67980
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Hara WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by including malicious files. This affects all WordPress sites using Hara theme version 1.2.17 and earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Hara 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 system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
LFI vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the public disclosure and WordPress ecosystem.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.2.17
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/hara/vulnerability/wordpress-hara-theme-1-2-17-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Hara theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version (>1.2.17). 5. If no update available, replace with secure alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or another secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete hara
Web Application Firewall rules
linuxBlock LFI attack patterns at WAF level
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 for sensitive files, webroot outside document root)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules and restrict PHP file functions via disable_functions directive
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: wp theme list | grep hara or inspect wp-content/themes/hara/style.css Version headerCheck Version:
wp theme list --fields=name,status,version | grep haraVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version >1.2.17 and test LFI payloads return 403/404 errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php from web logs
- PHP errors about failed include/require with unusual paths
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*..\\*" OR url="*etc/passwd*" OR url="*wp-config*" OR url="*theme=hara*")