CVE-2025-69322
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the PeakShops WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress installations. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the PeakShops theme are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- fuelthemes PeakShops 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 (like wp-config.php) and potential privilege escalation.
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: 1.5.9
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/peakshops/vulnerability/wordpress-peakshops-theme-1-5-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update PeakShops theme to version 1.5.9 or later. 4. If auto-update unavailable, manually download and replace theme files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patched
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block malicious file inclusion attempts
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)php://(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 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
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for PeakShops version below 1.5.9Check Version:
grep -r "Version:" /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/peakshops/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.5.9 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Requests containing 'php://' or '../' sequences
- Failed attempts to access wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file parameters
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*php://*" OR uri="*../*")