high CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.22%

CVE-2025-68061·PHP vulnerability

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeMove EduMall edumall allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects EduMall: from n/a through <= 4.4.7.

Severity
high
Software
PHP
Fixed in
4.4.7
Published

How likely is exploitation

FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System puts the probability of this CVE being exploited in the next 30 days at 0.22% — higher than 45% of all published CVEs. EPSS is an independent forecast of exploitation, not a severity rating: it says nothing about how much damage a successful attack does, which is what a CVSS score measures.

Read the two together. CVE-2025-68061 scores 7.5 on CVSS, so a successful attack would be serious — but at 0.22%, almost nobody is currently attempting it. That is a different situation from a flaw under mass exploitation, and it is usually the difference between patching on your next maintenance window and patching tonight.

Affected versions

Until: 4.4.7

Fixed in: 4.4.7

How to fix this CVE

Update the EduMall WordPress theme to version 4.4.8 or later to patch the local file inclusion vulnerability affecting PHP include/require statements. If you are running EduMall 4.4.7 or earlier, immediate action is required to prevent attackers from reading sensitive files on your server. After updating, verify the theme version in your WordPress admin dashboard and clear any cached files.

sudo dnf update php php-common php-cli

Defensia detects this vulnerability

What an exploitation attempt looks like

Sample log line indicative of exploitation attempts:

GET|POST request with query parameters containing file paths like file=../../etc/passwd, include=../wp-config.php, or URL-encoded variants (%2e%2e%2f). Also look for requests to theme files with abnormal include/require parameters: GET /wp-content/themes/edumall/.*\?(file|include|require|path)=.*

WAF mitigation (if patching is not yet possible)

Add this rule to your WAF to block exploitation attempts while you schedule the patch. 

Configure WAF rules to block requests to /wp-content/themes/edumall/ that contain path traversal sequences (../, %2e%2e%2f, \x2e\x2e\x2f) in query parameters. Implement input validation to reject any file parameter containing directory separators or encoded equivalents.

How to check if you are affected

  1. Step 1: Check your WordPress installation by navigating to Appearance → Themes and locate EduMall to verify the current installed version
  2. Step 2: SSH into your server and run: grep -r 'wp_remote_get\|include\|require' /path/to/wp-content/themes/edumall/ | grep -v '.min.js' to identify potential file inclusion points
  3. Step 3: Search web server logs for suspicious GET/POST requests containing file paths like /etc/passwd, ../../../, or encoded traversal sequences: grep -E '(etc/passwd|\.\.\./|%2e%2e%2f)' /var/log/apache2/access.log or /var/log/nginx/access.log
  4. Step 4: After updating, confirm the new theme version by checking /wp-content/themes/edumall/style.css and validating the Version field matches 4.4.8 or higher

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-68061?

CVE-2025-68061 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in the EduMall WordPress theme that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate PHP include/require statements, potentially reading sensitive files from the server such as configuration files containing database credentials.

Is CVE-2025-68061 being actively exploited?

According to CISA, CVE-2025-68061 is not currently listed as actively exploited in the wild, and no public exploits are publicly available. However, the vulnerability should still be patched immediately due to its high severity score.

What versions of EduMall are affected by CVE-2025-68061?

All versions of the EduMall theme up to and including version 4.4.7 are vulnerable. Version 4.4.8 and later contain the security fix.

How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2025-68061?

Log into your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Appearance → Themes, and check the version number of EduMall. If it shows 4.4.7 or earlier, your site is vulnerable. Alternatively, run: grep 'Version:' /path/to/wp-content/themes/edumall/style.css

Does Defensia detect CVE-2025-68061?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If EduMall theme is deployed on a monitored WordPress server, CVE-2025-68061 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.

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