CVE-2025-58885: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Pathfinder
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Pathfinder pathfinder allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Pathfinder: from n/a through <= 1.16.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-58885 affects AncoraThemes Pathfinder through improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion. This allows an attacker to include unintended files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The affected versions are up to and including 1.16. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution, data disclosure, or denial of service. The impact is rated high due to the potential full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any available workarounds recommended by AncoraThemes. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
CVE-2025-58885: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Pathfinder
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Pathfinder pathfinder allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Pathfinder: from n/a through <= 1.16.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-58885 affects AncoraThemes Pathfinder through improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion. This allows an attacker to include unintended files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The affected versions are up to and including 1.16. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution, data disclosure, or denial of service. The impact is rated high due to the potential full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any available workarounds recommended by AncoraThemes. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-05T10:50:25.873Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6943b03f4eb3efac366ff36b
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 7:41:51 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:41:59 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:14:07 AM
Views: 77
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