CVE-2025-69068
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Muji WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress installations. All WordPress sites using Muji theme versions up to 1.2.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Muji 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 leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete site takeover through remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access, sensitive information disclosure, or limited code execution within the web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and security controls prevent unauthorized file inclusion.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward for attackers with basic PHP knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.2.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/muji/vulnerability/wordpress-muji-theme-1-2-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Muji theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.2.0. 3. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to remove vulnerable code
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file permissions
linuxSet strict file permissions on web directory
chmod 644 *.php
chmod 755 wp-content/themes/muji
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Disable PHP file execution in upload directories via .htaccess or nginx configuration
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Muji theme version <=1.2.0Check Version:
wp theme list --name=muji --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Muji theme version >1.2.0 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include requests in PHP error logs
- Requests to theme files with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns to theme endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*muji*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*"))