CVE-2025-69050
📋 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 Overworld theme version 1.3 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Overworld 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 exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited server information leakage.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at web application firewall level with no file access achieved.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.3 (check theme repository for latest)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/overworld/vulnerability/wordpress-overworld-theme-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 for Overworld theme updates. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Overworld Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme immediately
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete overworld
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/overworld/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/overworld/style.css | head -1Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm Overworld theme version is greater than 1.3 or theme is deactivated📡 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 access logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
- Requests to theme files with directory traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/passwd*" OR uri="*/wp-config.php*")