CVE-2025-69073
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP's include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Piqes theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Piqes 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 and file permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.12 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/piqes/vulnerability/wordpress-piqes-theme-1-0-11-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 Piqes theme update. 4. Update to version 1.0.12 or later. 5. If no update available, replace with patched version manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch is applied
Restrict file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
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 disable unnecessary PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or wp-content/themes/piqes/style.cssCheck Version:
grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/piqes/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Piqes theme version is 1.0.12 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require failures with path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*") AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*/etc/*")