CVE-2025-69038
📋 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 installations using the Hyori theme version 1.3.6 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Hyori 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 system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
File read limited to web-accessible directories if proper file permissions and PHP security settings are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/hyori/vulnerability/wordpress-hyori-theme-1-3-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Hyori theme to version 1.3.7 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files have been updated. 3. Clear any caching plugins or server caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
PHP open_basedir restriction
linuxRestrict PHP file access to specific directories
open_basedir = /var/www/html:/tmp
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file permissions and disable unnecessary PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Hyori theme version <= 1.3.6Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" wp-content/themes/hyori/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Hyori theme version is 1.3.7 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns or file inclusion parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*../* AND (web.url:*php* OR web.url:*inc*)