CVE-2025-69066
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements in the Indoor Plants WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the Indoor Plants theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Indoor Plants 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 logged but blocked by proper input validation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.8 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Indoor Plants theme to version 1.2.8 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files are properly updated. 3. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate indoor-plants
Restrict file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict input validation in theme files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Indoor Plants theme version <= 1.2.7Check Version:
wp theme list --name=indoor-plants --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 1.2.8 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual include/require statements in PHP logs
- HTTP requests with file path parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns
- Unusual file paths in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("include" OR "require") AND (".." OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/")