CVE-2025-69070
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Tornados WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code on affected systems. All WordPress sites using Tornados theme versions up to and including 2.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Tornados 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 arbitrary code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access, sensitive information disclosure, or limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and input validation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/tornados/vulnerability/wordpress-tornados-theme-2-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Tornados theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is greater than 2.1. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall with LFI protection rules
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict input validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Tornados theme version <= 2.1Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep tornadosVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version > 2.1 and test vulnerable endpoints with controlled payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP logs
- Requests with suspicious file parameters like ?file=../../etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file traversal sequences in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*")