CVE-2025-69059
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the DiveIt WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files via improper filename control in include/require statements. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code on the server. All WordPress sites using DiveIt theme version 1.4.3 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes DiveIt 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to readable files within web server permissions
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.4.3 (check theme repository for latest)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/diveit/vulnerability/wordpress-diveit-theme-1-4-3-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 DiveIt theme updates
4. Update to latest version
5. If no update available, replace with patched version from official repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Replace Theme
allTemporarily disable DiveIt theme and switch to default WordPress theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate diveit
Web Application Firewall Rules
linuxAdd WAF rules to block LFI patterns and path traversal attempts
# Example mod_security rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Path Traversal Attempt'"
# Add to .htaccess: RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} \.\./ [NC]\nRewriteRule ^ - [F]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls and disable unnecessary PHP functions
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules and monitor for exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: Navigate to Appearance > Themes and verify DiveIt version is 1.4.3 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=diveit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is updated beyond 1.4.3 and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors referencing unexpected files
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in GET/POST parameters
- Requests to theme files with traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR params="*../*" OR params="*php://*" OR params="*file=*" OR params="*include=*")