CVE-2025-68544
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects all WordPress sites using the Diza theme from version unknown through 1.3.15. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Thembay Diza 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 arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can be used. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.16 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/diza/vulnerability/wordpress-diza-theme-1-3-15-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 Diza theme update is available. 4. Update to version 1.3.16 or later. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Switch Theme
allTemporarily disable the Diza theme and switch to default WordPress theme
Web Application Firewall Rules
linuxBlock requests containing path traversal patterns or specific file inclusion parameters
# Example ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Path Traversal Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 for sensitive files, webroot outside document root)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules and restrict PHP execution in upload directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Diza theme version. If version is 1.3.15 or earlier and no patch applied, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=diza --field=version (if WP-CLI installed) or check wp-content/themes/diza/style.css Version headerVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Diza theme version is 1.3.16 or later in WordPress admin. Test with controlled LFI payloads (if safe environment).📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in access logs (../../etc/passwd)
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent theme files
- PHP warnings about failed includes
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ sequences in parameters
- Requests for known sensitive files (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd)
- Unusual file extensions in theme-related requests
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*wp-config*" OR uri="*.php?*=")