CVE-2025-69086
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects all WordPress installations using the Issabella theme version 1.1.2 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Jwsthemes Issabella 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 lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited file read access restricted to web-accessible directories only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/issabella/vulnerability/wordpress-issabella-theme-1-1-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check if Issabella theme is active
4. Update to version 1.1.3 or later from theme repository
5. If update not available, replace with patched version manually
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to remove attack surface
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxModify php.ini to disable dangerous functions
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 web server permissions to prevent reading sensitive files outside web root
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or examine style.css in theme directory for Version: headerCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep issabellaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.1.3 or later and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ patterns or absolute paths to theme files
- Unexpected file downloads from theme endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND uri="*issabella*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/*" OR uri="*/proc/*")