CVE-2025-58893 is a vulnerability classified as 'Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program,' commonly known as a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw, affecting the axiomthemes Alright WordPress theme up to version 1.6.1. The vulnerability arises because the theme improperly validates or sanitizes user-supplied input used in PHP include or require statements. This allows an attacker to manipulate the filename parameter to include arbitrary files from the local filesystem on the web server. Exploiting this flaw can lead to disclosure of sensitive files such as configuration files, password files, or application source code, potentially revealing credentials or other secrets. While the vulnerability does not directly allow remote code execution, the attacker can leverage the information gained to further compromise the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting a network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), high confidentiality impact (C:H), low integrity impact (I:L), and no availability impact (A:N). The vulnerability was reserved in September 2025 and published in December 2025, with no known exploits publicly reported yet. The affected product is a WordPress theme, which is widely used in content management systems, making the attack surface significant. The lack of patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by administrators.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-58893 can be substantial, especially for those relying on WordPress websites using the axiomthemes Alright theme. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive internal files, including credentials, configuration data, or proprietary information, compromising confidentiality. This may facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation, lateral movement, or targeted data exfiltration. Although the integrity and availability impacts are limited, the breach of confidentiality alone can result in regulatory penalties under GDPR, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. Organizations in sectors like e-commerce, media, government, and finance that maintain public-facing WordPress sites are particularly vulnerable. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases the risk of automated scanning and mass exploitation attempts. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe, the vulnerability could be leveraged in large-scale campaigns targeting multiple organizations simultaneously.

To mitigate CVE-2025-58893 effectively, European organizations should: 1) Immediately identify and inventory WordPress installations using the axiomthemes Alright theme, especially versions up to 1.6.1. 2) Apply official patches or updates from the theme vendor as soon as they become available. If no patch exists, consider temporarily disabling or replacing the affected theme to eliminate exposure. 3) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any parameters used in include/require statements to prevent arbitrary file inclusion. 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block suspicious file inclusion attempts or unusual URL patterns targeting the theme. 5) Restrict PHP file inclusion paths using configuration directives such as open_basedir to limit accessible directories. 6) Monitor web server logs for anomalous requests indicative of LFI attempts and respond promptly. 7) Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on WordPress themes and plugins. 8) Educate site administrators on the risks of using outdated or untrusted themes and the importance of timely updates. These measures, combined, reduce the attack surface and improve detection and response capabilities.