CVE-2025-69061
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the MoveMe WordPress theme. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using MoveMe theme version 1.2.15 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes MoveMe 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 through reading sensitive files like wp-config.php (containing database credentials), followed by remote code execution and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive server files, potentially exposing database credentials, configuration files, and other sensitive information.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are stored outside web root.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple LFI exploitation techniques can be used. Public proof-of-concept exists on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.16 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/moveme/vulnerability/wordpress-moveme-theme-1-2-15-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if MoveMe theme update is available. 4. Update to version 1.2.16 or later. 5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate moveme
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to restrict file inclusion patterns
Add to .htaccess: php_flag allow_url_include off
Add to .htaccess: php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the MoveMe theme completely and use a different theme
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI attack patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: In WordPress admin, go to Appearance > Themes and check MoveMe theme version. If version is 1.2.15 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=moveme --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 1.2.16 or later. Test file inclusion attempts should fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs (e.g., ../../../etc/passwd)
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent theme files with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ patterns in theme-related URLs
- Requests to theme files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*/wp-content/themes/moveme/*") AND status=200