CVE-2025-69043
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Rashy WordPress theme. Attackers can read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using Rashy theme version 1.1.3 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Rashy 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 remote code execution leading to data theft, malware deployment, or complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Unauthorized file access blocked, but potential for information disclosure if other vulnerabilities exist.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit code exists in security databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.1.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/rashy/vulnerability/wordpress-rashy-theme-1-1-3-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 Rashy theme is active
4. Update to latest version or replace with alternative theme
5. Verify theme files are properly updated
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Rashy Theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to immediately remove vulnerability
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete rashy
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 permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/rashy/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' wp-content/themes/rashy/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.1.3 and test file inclusion attempts return proper errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns
- PHP include/require errors in web logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Requests for PHP wrapper protocols (php://)
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "php://")