CVE-2025-68543
📋 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 Diza theme installations, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All users running Diza theme version 1.3.15 or earlier are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Diza 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 file access (like /etc/passwd, configuration files), and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure through reading local files, potential privilege escalation if combined with other vulnerabilities, and limited code execution in specific configurations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server restrictions, and PHP security settings that prevent file inclusion outside web root.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept. Attackers can craft URLs to include local files.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.3.15
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/diza/vulnerability/wordpress-diza-theme-1-3-15-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Diza theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Click 'Update Now' on Diza theme. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to immediately mitigate risk
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to prevent local file inclusion
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value 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 admin panel under Appearance > Themes for Diza theme version 1.3.15 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=diza --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Diza theme version is greater than 1.3.15 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing '../' sequences or file inclusion parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd from web requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters (include, require, file parameters)
- Unusual traffic to theme-specific PHP files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*include*" OR uri="*require*" OR uri="*file=*") AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*")