CVE-2025-67946
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| scriptsbundle | adforest | to 6.0.11 (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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability could impact compliance with standards such as GDPR and HIPAA by potentially exposing sensitive information like database credentials through Local File Inclusion. Such exposure may lead to unauthorized access to personal or protected data, thereby violating data protection and privacy requirements mandated by these regulations. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability increases the risk of non-compliance with common data security standards. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-67946 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress AdForest Theme up to version 6.0.11. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials and potentially lead to further compromise depending on server configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files containing database credentials. Exploitation could lead to a complete database takeover, resulting in data breaches, loss of data integrity, and unauthorized access to the website's backend. [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 involve monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via the AdForest theme. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but generally, you can use tools like grep to search for suspicious URL parameters in access logs, e.g., `grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log` or use web vulnerability scanners that detect LFI issues. Patchstack also provides mitigation rules that may include detection capabilities until the theme is updated. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the AdForest WordPress theme to version 6.0.12 or later, where the issue is fixed. Until the update can be applied, applying Patchstack's mitigation rules to block attacks targeting this vulnerability is strongly recommended. [1]