CVE-2026-25027
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Unicamp WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. WordPress sites using Unicamp theme versions up to and including 2.7.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeMove Unicamp WordPress Theme
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server 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
Exploitation requires knowledge of file paths but is straightforward once identified. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.7.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/unicamp/vulnerability/wordpress-unicamp-theme-2-7-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Unicamp theme is active. 4. Update theme to latest version (>2.7.1) via WordPress updates or manual upload. 5. Verify theme version in theme details.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme temporarily to remove attack surface
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Web application firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/unicamp/style.css or via WordPress admin panel > Appearance > ThemesCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep unicampVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >2.7.1 and test LFI payloads return 403/404 errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd from web logs
- PHP include/require errors with unusual file paths
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file extension requests (.php with parameter manipulation)
- Repeated requests with directory traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/passwd*" OR uri="*/wp-config.php*")