CVE-2025-69083
📋 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 Frappé theme users running versions up to 1.8, potentially enabling unauthorized file access and code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Elated-Themes Frappé 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
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution.
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: 1.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/frappe/vulnerability/wordpress-frappe-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Frappé theme to version 1.9 or later. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxUse PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
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 run web server with minimal privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Frappé theme version 1.8 or earlier.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep frappeVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Frappé theme version is 1.9 or later in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require failures with crafted parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters like ?file=../../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*file=*" OR uri="*include=*") AND status=200