CVE-2025-67982
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Urna WordPress theme. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. Users running Urna theme versions up to and including 2.5.12 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Urna 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
Complete server compromise via reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or session files, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, configuration files, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation typically involves manipulating URL parameters to include local files. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.5.12
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/urna/vulnerability/wordpress-urna-theme-2-5-12-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 Urna theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version (>2.5.12). 5. Clear cache if using caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns in URL parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 for sensitive files)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Urna theme version. If version is 2.5.12 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --status=active (if WP-CLI installed)Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm Urna theme version is >2.5.12 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters (e.g., ../../etc/passwd)
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file reads
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file read patterns in web server logs
- Requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*../../*" OR url="*/etc/passwd*" OR url="*wp-content/themes/urna/*")