CVE-2025-67936CWE-98

CVE-2025-67936

High · published January 8, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
40.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improperly controlled filename in Mikado-Themes Curly can lead to local file inclusion! That's like letting a chef in your restaurant pick any recipe from your private cookbook without a second glance! 🍽️ Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen staff can cook anything they find in the pantry without checking if it's on the menu. This vulnerability allows attackers to include any file stored on the server, which can lead to sensitive information exposure or even remote code execution. An attacker could potentially access any file on the server, exposing sensitive data such as configuration files and user information. This breach could lead to devastating consequences, including full compromise of the site’s functionality and trust. If exploited, the attacker could even execute malicious code, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen staff can cook anything they find in the pantry without checking if it's on the menu. This vulnerability allows attackers to include any file stored on the server, which can lead to sensitive information exposure or even remote code execution. This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of filenames used in PHP's include/require statements, allowing attackers to manipulate the file paths and include arbitrary files from the server.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access any file on the server, exposing sensitive data such as configuration files and user information. This breach could lead to devastating consequences, including full compromise of the site’s functionality and trust. If exploited, the attacker could even execute malicious code, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! To mitigate this issue, immediately update Mikado-Themes Curly to version 3.3 or later. Additionally, review your file inclusion practices to ensure only whitelisted files can be included, and consider implementing strict error handling and logging to detect any suspicious activity. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll turn this vulnerability into a closed chapter for your site! 🛡️

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
0.00477 · 40.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2026-01-08T15:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
qodeinteractive/curly< 3.33.3
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 09:17Z
    WordPress Curly theme < 3.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5