CVE-2025-67992
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the LoftOcean PatioTime theme, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution. All users running PatioTime theme versions before 2.1 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- LoftOcean PatioTime 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 data exposure, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit code exists in security databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/patiotime/vulnerability/wordpress-patiotime-theme-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 PatioTime theme to version 2.1 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patched
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or examine style.css file for version numberCheck Version:
grep 'Version' /path/to/wp-content/themes/patiotime/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm PatioTime theme version is 2.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious paths
- Multiple requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters to theme files
- Patterns of ../ or absolute paths in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (url="*patiotime*" AND (url="*..*" OR url="*include*" OR url="*require*"))