CVE-2019-25779 Details
Description
WooThemes Diarise through 1.5.9 contains a file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files through the calendar parameter of download.php. Attackers can send GET requests with file:// scheme paths to the calendar parameter to disclose sensitive files like /etc/passwd. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.
A local file disclosure vulnerability exists in the WooThemes Diarise WordPress theme, specifically in version 1.5.9. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting the calendar parameter in download.php. Attackers can send GET requests with file scheme paths to access sensitive files, such as /etc/passwd. The Shadowserver Foundation first reported evidence of this exploitation on October 19, 2023.
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Assessed Oct 22, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019050123 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/wordpress/diarise-theme-lfi.yaml | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://packetstorm.news/files/id/152773/ | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/woothemes-diarise-1.5.9-local-file-disclosure-via-download-php | [email protected] | Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WooThemes Diarise | <= 1.5.9 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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