CVE-2025-69049
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Töbel WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress installations. All WordPress sites using Töbel theme versions up to 1.6 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Elated-Themes Töbel 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 leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete site takeover through remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access, sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), or limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at web application firewall level with no successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and uses simple HTTP requests. Public proof-of-concept available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/tobel/vulnerability/wordpress-toebel-theme-1-6-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 Töbel theme is active. 4. Update theme to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with secure alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to immediately remove vulnerability
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 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/tobel/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/tobel/style.css | head -1Verify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is greater than 1.6 and test with known exploit payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns
- PHP include/require errors in logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*theme/tobel*")