CVE-2025-68062
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the MinimogWP WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution. WordPress sites using MinimogWP theme versions up to 3.9.6 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- MinimogWP WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Minimogwp by Thememove
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to web-accessible files only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple file inclusion vulnerability with public proof-of-concept available. Easily weaponized in automated attacks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.9.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/minimog/vulnerability/wordpress-minimogwp-theme-3-9-6-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 MinimogWP theme update is available. 4. Update to version 3.9.7 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*)php://(.*)
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions like allow_url_include
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep minimogCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i minimogVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 3.9.7 or later and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with 'include' or 'require' parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd or wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Unusual file extensions in URLs
- Traffic spikes to theme-specific files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*include=*" OR url="*require=*" OR url="*php://*") AND user_agent!="*bot*"