CVE-2025-69356
📋 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 sites using TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor plugin versions up to and including 5.11.0, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor WordPress Plugin
⚠️ 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 through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP execution environments.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires specific conditions but is straightforward once identified. Public details available on Patchstack.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.11.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable TheGem Theme Elements plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate thegem-elements-elementor
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
Add WAF rule to block requests with patterns like '..', 'php://', 'file://' in parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor version. If version is 5.11.0 or lower, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get thegem-elements-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 5.11.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests with '..', 'file://', or 'php://' in parameters
- Multiple failed include attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences in parameters
- Unusual file extensions in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (".." OR "file://" OR "php://") AND "thegem-elements"