CVE-2025-58948CWE-98

WordPress Aromatica theme <= 1.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple misstep in PHP could allow attackers to pull any file from your server — talk about a security stumble! Think of it like a restaurant that never checks the identity of the chef. If anyone can just walk in and grab the recipe book, you might end up with some unwelcome surprises on your menu! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files on your server, leading to potentially devastating data leaks. They could gain access to configuration files, credentials, or even execute malicious scripts — a nightmare scenario for any website owner!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that never checks the identity of the chef. If anyone can just walk in and grab the recipe book, you might end up with some unwelcome surprises on your menu! This vulnerability involves improper control of the include/require statements in PHP, allowing remote file inclusion that could lead to local file inclusion. Specifically, it affects versions of Aromatica up to 1.8, making it a serious risk for users still on these versions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files on your server, leading to potentially devastating data leaks. They could gain access to configuration files, credentials, or even execute malicious scripts — a nightmare scenario for any website owner! To remediate this vulnerability, immediately update Aromatica to the latest version. Additionally, review your PHP include/require statements to ensure they aren't using untrusted input. Implement strict input validation to prevent unauthorized file access. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll patch this vulnerability up 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 · 44.3th 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 Aromatica theme <= 1.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5