The vulnerability CVE-2025-58940 affects the axiomthemes Basil PHP program through improper control of filenames in include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files by including unintended files on the server. The issue affects Basil versions up to 1.3.12. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits have been observed.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the vulnerability presents a significant risk if exploited.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to vulnerable components and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor if available.