CVE-2025-69058
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the PartyMaker WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code on the server by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using PartyMaker theme version 1.1.15 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes PartyMaker 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, or limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server hardening are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.16 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/partymaker/vulnerability/wordpress-partymaker-theme-1-1-15-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 PartyMaker theme updates. 4. Update to version 1.1.16 or later. 5. If no update available, switch to default theme and remove PartyMaker.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to remove attack surface
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete partymaker
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 (644 for files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: wp theme list | grep partymakerCheck Version:
wp theme list | grep partymakerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.1.16+: wp theme list | grep partymaker📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Unusual file access patterns from web root
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal sequences
- Multiple failed include attempts from single IP
SIEM Query:
source="web.logs" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND status=200