CVE-2025-39475
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-35 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-39475 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Arlo Theme versions up to 6.0.3. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which can expose sensitive information such as database credentials. This vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1 and falls under the OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection category. There is currently no official patch, but a virtual patch is available to mitigate the risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to significant impacts including exposure of sensitive information like database credentials and potentially a complete database takeover. Because attackers can include local files without authentication, they may gain unauthorized access to critical data and compromise the entire website. The high CVSS score indicates a high risk of exploitation, especially by automated attacks targeting unpatched sites. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of CVE-2025-39475 involves monitoring for exploitation attempts targeting the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Arlo Theme (≤6.0.3). Since this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files, suspicious HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns (e.g., '../') in URL parameters should be logged and analyzed. Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to alert on such patterns. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but administrators can use tools like 'grep' on web server logs to search for suspicious requests, for example: grep -r "../" /var/log/apache2/access.log. Additionally, applying Patchstack's virtual patch can help block exploitation attempts and reduce false positives during detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying Patchstack's virtual patch (vPatch) which blocks exploitation attempts of this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official fix is released. This virtual patch can be safely applied and tested to protect affected sites immediately with minimal performance impact. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation promptly due to the high risk of automated mass exploitation. If a site has already been compromised, professional incident response services should be sought as plugin-based malware scanners may be unreliable. [1]