Executive Summary

CVE-2025-58924 is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Geya Theme version 1.15 or lower. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files from the target website.

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive data such as database credentials and may result in a full database takeover.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive information like database credentials.

It can also lead to a complete takeover of the website's database, compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the affected system.

Because the vulnerability is exploitable without authentication, it poses a high risk and is likely to be targeted in mass-exploit campaigns affecting many websites.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate action is advised to mitigate the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Geya WordPress theme version 1.15 or lower.

• Update the Geya theme to a version higher than 1.15 if available.
• If no official patch is available, apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
• Seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to implement automated mitigation solutions offered by Patchstack.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website, potentially exposing sensitive data such as database credentials and enabling full database takeover.

Exposure of sensitive data due to this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability increases the risk of data breaches and regulatory violations, making it critical to apply mitigations or updates promptly to maintain compliance.

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Detection Guidance

There is no specific detection method or commands provided in the available resources for identifying this Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Geya WordPress theme version 1.15 or lower.

However, general detection approaches for LFI vulnerabilities include monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests containing file path traversal patterns (e.g., ../ or %2e%2e%2f), and using web vulnerability scanners that can test for LFI by attempting to include local files.

Since Patchstack has issued mitigation rules, using their automated mitigation solutions or consulting with your hosting provider or developer for detection and protection is recommended until an official patch is available.

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