CVE-2025-67521CWE-98

CVE-2025-67521

High · published December 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An improper filename control in Select Core can lead to PHP Local File Inclusion, and that's no small matter! This allows attackers to potentially execute harmful code on your server. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the kitchen just because they know how to correctly pronounce 'chef'. Without proper controls, a rogue chef could sneak in and swap your famous recipe with something unsavory! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include any local file on the server, potentially executing arbitrary code. This means the attacker could take full control of your server, access sensitive data, or even deploy malicious scripts that could shut down your service. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the kitchen just because they know how to correctly pronounce 'chef'. Without proper controls, a rogue chef could sneak in and swap your famous recipe with something unsavory! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of file paths in PHP's include/require statements, making it possible for attackers to manipulate the filenames and execute malicious code.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include any local file on the server, potentially executing arbitrary code. This means the attacker could take full control of your server, access sensitive data, or even deploy malicious scripts that could shut down your service. It's absolutely devastating! Update Select Core to version 2.6 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your code to ensure that all file inclusions are properly validated and controlled. This is critical to prevent unauthorized access! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be securing your application like a pro. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00445 · 37.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-09T21:18Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 14:13Z
    WordPress Select Core plugin < 2.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5