CVE-2025-69071
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the TanTum theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes TanTum 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 file system access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server hardening are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.14 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/tantum/vulnerability/wordpress-tantum-theme-1-1-13-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for TanTum theme update notification. 4. Click 'Update Now' for TanTum theme. 5. Verify theme version is 1.1.14 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable TanTum Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied.
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions via php.ini or .htaccess.
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value disable_functions "include,require,include_once,require_once"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel under Appearance > Themes for TanTum theme version 1.1.13 or lower.Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/tantum/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm TanTum theme version is 1.1.14 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing '../' or file inclusion patterns to theme files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters to theme endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*") AND uri="*/wp-content/themes/tantum/*"