CVE-2025-14429 – This vulnerability allows attackers to include ... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-14429?

CVE-2025-14429 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the ThemeMove AeroLand WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the AeroLand theme are vulnerable.

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the ThemeMove AeroLand WordPress theme. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the AeroLand theme are vulnerable.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

ThemeMove AeroLand WordPress Theme

Versions: All versions up to and including 1.6.6

Operating Systems: Any OS running PHP

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires WordPress installation with AeroLand theme active.

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.

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Likely Case

Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.

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If Mitigated

No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent file inclusion.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 1.6.7 or later

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/aeroland/vulnerability/wordpress-aeroland-theme-1-6-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update AeroLand theme to version 1.6.7 or later. 4. Verify update completed successfully.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable vulnerable theme

all

Switch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied.

Restrict PHP file inclusion

linux

Configure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict file inclusion paths.

php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
Restrict file system permissions to prevent reading sensitive files

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or wp-content/themes/aeroland/style.css

Check Version:

grep 'Version' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/themes/aeroland/style.css

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm theme version is 1.6.7 or higher in WordPress admin panel

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual file include requests in web server logs
PHP warnings about file inclusion

Network Indicators:

HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters to theme files

SIEM Query:

web.url:*aeroland* AND (web.param:*include* OR web.param:*require*)

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-14429

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

🤖 AI-assisted analysis, reviewed for accuracy

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/aeroland/vulnerability/wordpress-aeroland-theme-1-6-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Third Party Advisory

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