CVE-2025-68984CWE-98

CVE-2025-68984

High · published December 30, 2025

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

⚡ A sneaky little PHP vulnerability lets attackers include any file they want! This Remote File Inclusion flaw in Puca versions up to 2.6.39 could be a game-changer for mischief-makers looking to exploit it. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant that lets customers order anything from the pantry, even if they shouldn't have access. If an attacker finds the right command, they could cook up something disastrous with files they shouldn't touch! This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute files on your server, which could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete takeover of the server! The consequences could be absolutely devastating, putting sensitive information and the integrity of your website at risk.

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that lets customers order anything from the pantry, even if they shouldn't have access. If an attacker finds the right command, they could cook up something disastrous with files they shouldn't touch! The flaw stems from improper control of filenames in PHP's include/require statements, allowing attackers to manipulate file paths and gain access to local files that should be off-limits.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute files on your server, which could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete takeover of the server! The consequences could be absolutely devastating, putting sensitive information and the integrity of your website at risk. To secure your system, immediately update Puca to the latest version beyond 2.6.39. Also, review your code to ensure proper validation of file paths and consider using whitelists for any file inclusion functions. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be well on your way to locking down your application and securing your server. 🛡️

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
2025-12-30T16:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 DEC 10:47Z
    WordPress Puca theme <= 2.6.39 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5