CVE-2025-69041
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Dekoro WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. WordPress sites using Dekoro theme version 1.0.7 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dekoro 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 inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to publicly accessible files only, with no code execution due to proper file permissions and security controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests with crafted parameters can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.0.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/dekoro/vulnerability/wordpress-dekoro-theme-1-0-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Dekoro theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove theme entirely. 3. Verify theme files are properly sanitized after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or another secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete dekoro
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests with suspicious file inclusion patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Dekoro theme version. If version <= 1.0.7, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=dekoro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is > 1.0.7. Test with controlled LFI payloads to confirm patching.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file reads
- Patterns like '..', '/etc/', '/proc/' in URL parameters
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file read patterns from web server
- Requests for sensitive system files from web application
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*..*" OR url="*/etc/*" OR url="*/proc/*") AND response_code=200