CVE-2025-69397
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the ThemeREX Tint WordPress theme. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. WordPress sites using Tint theme version 1.7 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeREX Tint 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
Full server compromise through reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary PHP code if combined with file upload capabilities.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially leading to credential theft or further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions restrict access to sensitive files and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.7 (check ThemeREX for specific fixed version)
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/tint/vulnerability/wordpress-tint-theme-1-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Tint theme to latest version from WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove Tint theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Clear WordPress cache after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Tint Theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or another secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete tint
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxAdd PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
Add to php.ini: 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 access through proper directory permissions and disable PHP error reporting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Tint theme version. If version <= 1.7, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep tintVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Tint theme version is greater than 1.7 or theme is removed. Test with controlled LFI payloads.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with ../ patterns
- Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences (../)
- Requests to theme PHP files with file inclusion parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/tint/*") AND (param="*file*" OR param="*include*" OR param="*require*")