CVE-2025-69039
📋 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 Bailly theme users running versions up to and including 1.3.4, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Bailly 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 server compromise, data theft, and backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive configuration file disclosure (like wp-config.php) containing database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions restrict access to sensitive files and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation typically involves manipulating URL parameters to include local files. Public proof-of-concept exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.3.4
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/bailly/vulnerability/wordpress-bailly-theme-1-3-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Bailly theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update unavailable, remove theme entirely. 3. Verify theme files are replaced with patched versions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Bailly Theme
linuxTemporarily disable vulnerable theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate bailly
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict File Access
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive configuration files
chmod 600 wp-config.php
chown www-data:www-data wp-content/themes/bailly/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns in URLs
- Monitor and restrict access to theme files, consider removing theme entirely
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Bailly theme version <=1.3.4 or examine wp-content/themes/bailly/style.css version header.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=bailly --fields=name,status,versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Bailly theme version >1.3.4 in WordPress admin or check that vulnerable parameter handling code is removed from theme files.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing '../' sequences or file inclusion patterns targeting theme files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing file paths or PHP wrappers
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS 'bailly' AND (url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS 'file:' OR url CONTAINS 'php://')