CVE-2025-60049CWE-98

CVE-2025-60049

High · published December 18, 2025

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

⚡ A single misstep in the filename control allows an attacker to pull in malicious files like a bad ingredient slipping into a recipe! Think of it as a restaurant kitchen that mistakenly accepts any ingredient delivery without checking its source — one rogue item could spoil the entire dish. This vulnerability lets attackers include unauthorized files in your PHP application, causing chaos behind the scenes. An attacker could exploit this oversight to include and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to potential data leaks or complete takeover of the application. This is absolutely devastating for your security posture, as it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and server control!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen that mistakenly accepts any ingredient delivery without checking its source — one rogue item could spoil the entire dish. This vulnerability lets attackers include unauthorized files in your PHP application, causing chaos behind the scenes. This vulnerability, identified as PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI), stems from improper control of the filename in include/require statements in the Soleil theme version <= 1.17. This flaw permits local file inclusion, compromising the integrity of your application.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to include and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to potential data leaks or complete takeover of the application. This is absolutely devastating for your security posture, as it could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and server control! To mitigate this risk, immediately update your Soleil theme to the latest version. Additionally, review and sanitize your file inclusion mechanisms to ensure only authorized files can be included. Implementing strict access controls on your server can also provide an extra layer of security. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in control 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
2025-12-18T13:16Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
axiomthemes/soleil≤ 1.17—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 07:22Z
    WordPress Soleil theme <= 1.17 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5