CVE-2025-69399
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the ThemeREX Cobble 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 Cobble theme version 1.7 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeREX Cobble 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
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls in place
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple LFI exploitation techniques can be used; public exploit details available
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/cobble/vulnerability/wordpress-cobble-theme-1-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Cobble theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Clear WordPress cache after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or another secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete cobble
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block LFI attempts
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (.*)(include|require)(.*) [NC]
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with LFI protection rules
- Restrict file permissions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Cobble theme version <= 1.7Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep cobbleVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is >1.7 or theme is removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with 'include' or 'require' parameters in access logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns
- Suspicious parameter names like 'file', 'page', 'path'
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("include=" OR "require=" OR "..\/" OR "..\\")