CVE-2025-69075
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Yolox WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using Yolox theme versions up to 1.0.15 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Yolox 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 theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Unauthorized file access prevented, but vulnerability still present in codebase.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal techniques can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.16 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/yolox/vulnerability/wordpress-yolox-theme-1-0-15-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 Yolox theme update. 4. Update to version 1.0.16 or later. 5. Alternatively, download updated theme from vendor and replace files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate yolox
Restrict file inclusion
linuxModify PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict theme file permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/yolox/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
grep 'Version:' wp-content/themes/yolox/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 1.0.16 or later and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path requests in access logs
- PHP include/require errors with suspicious paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns or file inclusion parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "php://" OR "file://") AND uri="*yolox*"