CVE-2025-58926CWE-98

WordPress Cerebrum theme <= 1.12 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability lurks in Axiomthemes Cerebrum, allowing attackers to slip in malicious files—like a sneaky chef swapping ingredients behind the kitchen door! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef accepts any recipe without checking the source—one wrong order can lead to disaster! In this case, the flaw allows an attacker to include files from anywhere on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to complete control over the site. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate content, or even take the site offline—absolutely devastating! With version 1.12 and earlier affected, action can't wait.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef accepts any recipe without checking the source—one wrong order can lead to disaster! In this case, the flaw allows an attacker to include files from anywhere on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access. The vulnerability stems from improper control of filenames in PHP's include/require statements, enabling local file inclusion when user input isn’t properly validated. This oversight allows attackers to trick the server into executing malicious files.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to complete control over the site. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate content, or even take the site offline—absolutely devastating! With version 1.12 and earlier affected, action can't wait. To secure your installation, immediately update Cerebrum to the latest version, ensuring you're beyond 1.12. Additionally, review all include statements to confirm they're not relying on user input without validation. It’s time for a code audit! You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses 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
0.00535 · 44.4th 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 Cerebrum theme <= 1.12 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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