CVE-2025-58890CWE-98

WordPress Playful theme <= 1.19.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ The wrong filename could lead to absolute chaos! This vulnerability in AncoraThemes' Playful theme allows attackers to trick the program into including files it shouldn't. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant that takes any order without verifying the dish first — a mischievous diner could request a secret recipe instead of a sandwich, causing chaos in the kitchen! This means an attacker could gain access to sensitive files on your server, compromise security, or even alter website behavior. It's a recipe for disaster that can lead to a data breach or full-blown site takeover!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes any order without verifying the dish first — a mischievous diner could request a secret recipe instead of a sandwich, causing chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in PHP's include/require statements, which can allow local file inclusion when the application does not adequately validate input.

What to do

This means an attacker could gain access to sensitive files on your server, compromise security, or even alter website behavior. It's a recipe for disaster that can lead to a data breach or full-blown site takeover! To fix this, immediately update to version 1.19.1 or later. Additionally, ensure that all include paths are validated and sanitized to prevent unauthorized file access. Regular code reviews and security audits can also help to fortify your defenses. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your site's security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00499 · 41.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-18T07:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 07:21Z
    WordPress Playful theme <= 1.19.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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