CVE-2025-69057
📋 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 websites using the Eldon theme version 1.0 or earlier, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Eldon 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 theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like configuration files, logs, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/eldon/vulnerability/wordpress-eldon-theme-1-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Eldon theme to latest version. 2. If update unavailable, remove theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Clear WordPress cache after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Eldon Theme
linuxTemporarily disable vulnerable theme until patch can be applied
wp theme deactivate eldon
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP File Functions
allModify php.ini to restrict dangerous functions
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file system permissions for web server user to minimal required directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version via admin panel or wp cli: wp theme list | grep eldonCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=version --name=eldonVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Eldon theme version >1.0 or theme removed from active themes📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file reads
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in URL parameters
- Requests for known sensitive files like /etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (url="*include=*" OR url="*require=*" OR url="*../../*")