CVE-2025-2101: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeMove EduMall - Professional LMS Education Center WordPress Theme
The Edumall theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4 via the 'template' parameter of the 'edumall_lazy_load_template' AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where PHP files can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The EduMall - Professional LMS Education Center WordPress theme contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in all versions up to 4.2.4. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'template' parameter within the 'edumall_lazy_load_template' AJAX action, which does not properly validate or restrict file inclusion. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary PHP files from the server, potentially executing malicious code. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as reflected by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server, potentially bypassing access controls and accessing sensitive information. This can lead to full compromise of the web server hosting the vulnerable theme, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable AJAX action if possible, disable or remove the vulnerable theme, or implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block exploitation attempts targeting the 'template' parameter. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-2101: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeMove EduMall - Professional LMS Education Center WordPress Theme
Description
The Edumall theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4 via the 'template' parameter of the 'edumall_lazy_load_template' AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where PHP files can be uploaded and included.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The EduMall - Professional LMS Education Center WordPress theme contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in all versions up to 4.2.4. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'template' parameter within the 'edumall_lazy_load_template' AJAX action, which does not properly validate or restrict file inclusion. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary PHP files from the server, potentially executing malicious code. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as reflected by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server, potentially bypassing access controls and accessing sensitive information. This can lead to full compromise of the web server hosting the vulnerable theme, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable AJAX action if possible, disable or remove the vulnerable theme, or implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block exploitation attempts targeting the 'template' parameter. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-07T18:42:57.689Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d983dc4522896dcbef790
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:10:11 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 1:59:56 AM
Views: 82
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