CVE-2025-58948 – This vulnerability allows attackers to include ... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-58948?

CVE-2025-58948 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Aromatica theme from version 1.8 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Aromatica theme from version 1.8 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

WordPress Aromatica Theme

Versions: All versions up to and including 1.8

Operating Systems: Any OS running PHP

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires WordPress installation with Aromatica theme active.

📦 What is this software?

Aromatica by Axiomthemes

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.

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Likely Case

Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.

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If Mitigated

Minimal impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict PHP execution.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Version after 1.8

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/aromatica/vulnerability/wordpress-aromatica-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Update Aromatica theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.8. 3. Clear WordPress cache if applicable.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable vulnerable theme

all

Switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied

Restrict PHP file inclusion

linux

Add php.ini restrictions to prevent local file inclusion

allow_url_include = Off
open_basedir = /var/www/html

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
Restrict file system permissions for web server user

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Aromatica theme version ≤1.8

Check Version:

wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/var/www/html

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm theme version >1.8 and test LFI payloads return errors instead of file contents

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

HTTP requests with file inclusion patterns in query strings
PHP warnings about failed file inclusions

Network Indicators:

GET/POST requests containing '../' or file:// patterns

SIEM Query:

web.url:*include* OR web.url:*require* OR web.url:*file=*

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-58948

CVSS v3 Score: 8.1 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-98

EPSS Score: 0.05% exploit probability (15.5th percentile)

Published: December 18, 2025

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/aromatica/vulnerability/wordpress-aromatica-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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