CVE-2025-54003
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | depot | to 1.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-54003 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Depot Theme up to version 1.16. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials and potentially allow a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. It poses a high risk with a CVSS score of 8.1 and can be exploited without any privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability can be performed by monitoring web requests for suspicious include/require parameters that attempt to access local files. Since no official fix is available, detection may involve inspecting HTTP requests for patterns attempting to exploit the vulnerability, such as URL parameters including file paths or traversal sequences (e.g., ../). Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical methods include using web server logs analysis or tools like curl to test for file inclusion attempts. For example, sending crafted requests to the affected Depot theme endpoints and checking responses for local file contents may help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule released by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is available. Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their sites. Additionally, restricting access to sensitive files and monitoring for suspicious activity can help reduce risk. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials, which may result in data breaches. Such breaches could cause non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, as these standards require protection of personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability poses a risk to compliance with these common standards and regulations. [1]