CVE-2025-68913
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Miion WordPress theme by zozothemes. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. WordPress sites using Miion theme versions up to and including 1.2.7 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- zozothemes Miion 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 reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary PHP code if file upload is possible.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially leading to credential theft and further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.2.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/miion/vulnerability/wordpress-miion-theme-1-2-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Miion theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If automatic update unavailable, download latest version from official source. 3. Replace theme files manually via FTP/SFTP. 4. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions via php.ini
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Miion theme version. If version is 1.2.7 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep miionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Miion theme version is higher than 1.2.7 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path requests in access logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious paths
- Requests to theme files with ../ patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ or absolute paths to theme files
- Unusual file read attempts from web root
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS 'miion' AND (url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS '/etc/' OR url CONTAINS 'php://')