CVE-2025-69042
📋 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 sites using the Lindo theme from goalthemes, specifically versions up to and including 1.2.5. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Lindo Theme by goalthemes
⚠️ 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 arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.2.5
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/lindo/vulnerability/wordpress-lindo-theme-1-2-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Lindo theme shows update available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with secure alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme to remove attack surface
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 for sensitive files, 755 for web directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/lindo/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep lindoVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.2.5 and test with known LFI payloads returns 403/404 errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in web logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Multiple 403/404 errors from same source with LFI patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.log" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND status=200