CVE-2025-68987
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on servers running the vulnerable Cinerama WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files, execute code, or escalate privileges. All WordPress sites using Cinerama theme version 2.4 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Cinerama - A WordPress Theme for Movie Studios and Filmmakers
⚠️ 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 leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete site takeover via remote code execution.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) leading to data breach or privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls preventing code execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.4
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Cinerama theme is active. 4. Update theme to latest version (>2.4) if available. 5. If no update available, replace with secure alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to immediately mitigate risk
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file permissions
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories
chmod 640 wp-config.php
chmod 755 wp-content/themes/cinerama
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Disable PHP file execution in upload directories via .htaccess or nginx configuration
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Cinerama theme version <=2.4Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep cineramaVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is >2.4 or theme has been deactivated/removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing 'include', 'require', or file path parameters to theme files
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*cinerama*" AND (param="*include*" OR param="*file*" OR param="*path*"))