CVE-2025-69072
📋 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 Prider theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Prider 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 system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.1.3.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/prider/vulnerability/wordpress-prider-theme-1-1-3-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Prider theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.1.3.1. 3. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 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.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to minimal required directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Prider theme version <=1.1.3.1Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpressVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version >1.1.3.1 and test with known exploit payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include statements
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ patterns to theme PHP files
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE uri CONTAINS 'prider' AND (uri CONTAINS '../' OR uri CONTAINS 'php://')