CVE-2025-68068
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through the Stockholm WordPress theme's PHP code. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. It affects all WordPress sites using the Stockholm theme version 9.14.1 or earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- Select-Themes Stockholm 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires finding vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 9.14.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/stockholm/vulnerability/wordpress-stockholm-theme-9-14-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Stockholm theme update notification
4. Click Update Now
5. Verify theme version is greater than 9.14.1
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall with LFI protection rules
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent reading sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep stockholmCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep stockholmVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Stockholm theme version is greater than 9.14.1📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Requests to theme files with include/require parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ?file=../../etc/passwd
- Unusual traffic to theme PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*stockholm*" AND (query="*include*" OR query="*require*" OR query="*file=*"))