CVE-2025-69064
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the Pets Land WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file paths. All WordPress sites using Pets Land theme version 1.2.8 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Pets Land 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 theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
File read attempts blocked, no code execution possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or parameter manipulation required. Exploit code likely circulating in security communities.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.2.8
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/petsland/vulnerability/wordpress-pets-land-theme-1-2-8-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 Pets Land theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is available
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing path traversal patterns in theme parameters
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "phase:2,deny,status:403,id:1001"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation on all file inclusion parameters
- Apply principle of least privilege to web server user account
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Pets Land version <= 1.2.8Check Version:
wp theme list --name=petsland --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is > 1.2.8 and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in query strings
- PHP warnings about failed file inclusions
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in GET parameters
- Repeated requests to theme files with varying parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*petsland*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*"))