CVE-2025-69077
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper input validation in the Hobo WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. This affects all WordPress sites using Hobo theme versions up to and including 1.0.10.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Hobo 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
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited server access.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are protected.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger this vulnerability. Public exploit code is available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.10
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/hobo/vulnerability/wordpress-hobo-theme-1-0-10-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Hobo theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If auto-update unavailable, download from official source. 3. Replace theme files manually via FTP/SFTP. 4. Clear WordPress cache.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and move sensitive files outside web root
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Hobo theme version 1.0.10 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep hoboVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 1.0.10 in WordPress admin or theme header file📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Access to wp-config.php or other sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Patterns like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*..*" OR uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*")