CVE-2025-58931CWE-98

WordPress Palatio theme <= 1.6 - 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

⚡ A design flaw in Axiomthemes' Palatio allows a crafty attacker to sneak in unauthorized files — think of it like an unmonitored guest having access to the kitchen at a restaurant! 🍽️ This vulnerability is akin to a restaurant that leaves its kitchen door unlocked, letting anyone bring in their own ingredients without a thorough check. If a mischievous patron decides to slip in something unsavory, the whole menu could be compromised! An attacker could exploit this flaw to include any file on the server, potentially gaining control over sensitive information, running malicious scripts, or even taking full control of the server. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! This isn't just a prank; it's a full-blown heist! 🔥

Put simply

This vulnerability is akin to a restaurant that leaves its kitchen door unlocked, letting anyone bring in their own ingredients without a thorough check. If a mischievous patron decides to slip in something unsavory, the whole menu could be compromised! This PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate include/require statements, leading to the inclusion of local files on the server. It affects any version of Palatio up to and including 1.6, posing a significant risk to vulnerable systems.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to include any file on the server, potentially gaining control over sensitive information, running malicious scripts, or even taking full control of the server. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! This isn't just a prank; it's a full-blown heist! 🔥 To protect your site, immediately update Palatio to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, review your include statements and implement strict validation on file paths to ensure only safe files can be included. Don't leave the door open! You've got this! Leverage these steps and bolster your defenses — the internet will thank you! 🛡️

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 Palatio theme <= 1.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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