CVE-2025-58888: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes The Flash
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes The Flash theflash allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Flash: from n/a through <= 1.15.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-58888 affects AncoraThemes The Flash plugin up to version 1.15. It involves improper control of the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version to mitigate risk.
CVE-2025-58888: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes The Flash
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes The Flash theflash allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Flash: from n/a through <= 1.15.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-58888 affects AncoraThemes The Flash plugin up to version 1.15. It involves improper control of the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version to mitigate risk.
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: 6943b03f4eb3efac366ff370
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 7:41:51 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:42:20 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:51:28 AM
Views: 76
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