CVE-2025-69342
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the VanKarWai Calafate WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Calafate theme version 1.7.7 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- VanKarWai Calafate 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 within web server context.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to publicly accessible files only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.7.7 (check theme repository for latest)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/calafate/vulnerability/wordpress-calafate-theme-1-7-7-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 Calafate theme updates. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, switch to different theme and remove Calafate.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme immediately
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete calafate
Web application firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
Add WAF rule: deny requests with '../' patterns in URL parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Switch to alternative WordPress theme immediately
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/calafate/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep calafateVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is greater than 1.7.7 and test LFI payloads return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with '../' patterns in query strings
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd from web logs
- PHP include/require errors with unusual file paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns (../, ..\, %2e%2e%2f)
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*%2e%2e%2f*")