CVE-2025-12550

9.8 CRITICAL

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the OchaHouse WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in include/require statements. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files, execute code, or escalate privileges. All WordPress sites using OchaHouse theme versions up to and including 2.2.8 are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • jwsthemes OchaHouse WordPress theme
Versions: n/a through <= 2.2.8
Operating Systems: Any OS running PHP and WordPress
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Requires WordPress installation with OchaHouse theme active. PHP configuration with allow_url_include disabled does not prevent local file inclusion.

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Full server compromise leading to complete system takeover, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.

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Likely Case

Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials), limited code execution within web server context.

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If Mitigated

Limited information disclosure if file permissions are properly configured and web server runs with minimal privileges.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - WordPress themes are typically internet-facing and this vulnerability requires no authentication.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal WordPress sites could still be exploited by authenticated users or through other attack vectors.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available on security research sites.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Version after 2.2.8

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/ochahouse/vulnerability/wordpress-ochahouse-theme-2-2-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if OchaHouse theme is active. 4. Update theme to latest version. 5. If update not available, replace with patched version from vendor.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable vulnerable theme

all

Switch to a different WordPress theme temporarily

wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate ochahouse

Web application firewall rule

linux

Block requests containing path traversal patterns

# Example mod_security rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "deny,status:403,id:1001"

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Implement strict file permissions (chmod 600 for sensitive files, webroot ownership separation)
  • Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules and monitor for exploitation attempts

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress theme version: wp theme list | grep ochahouse or inspect wp-content/themes/ochahouse/style.css version header

Check Version:

wp theme list --fields=name,status,version | grep ochahouse

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm theme version >2.2.8 and test with known LFI payloads (monitor logs for blocked attempts)

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
  • PHP include/require errors with unusual file paths
  • Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in web logs

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual file paths in GET/POST parameters
  • Requests to theme files with parameter manipulation

SIEM Query:

source="web_access.log" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND uri_path="*ochahouse*"

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-12550
CVSS v3 Score: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-98
Published: January 8, 2026
Last Updated: February 6, 2026

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