CVE-2025-69062
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Weedles WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Weedles theme version 1.1.12 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Weedles 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 inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and PHP configuration disables dangerous functions, though information disclosure remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.1.12
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/weedles/vulnerability/wordpress-weedles-theme-1-1-12-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 Weedles theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version (>1.1.12). 5. Alternatively, replace with secure theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file permissions and disable dangerous PHP functions like allow_url_fopen, allow_url_include
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/weedles/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/weedles/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.1.12 and test LFI payloads return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require errors
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns or PHP wrappers
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ?file=../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*")