CVE-2025-58953: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Joly
CVE-2025-58953 is a high-severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Joly versions up to and including 1.22.0. It allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements. This can lead to remote file inclusion attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-58953) affects ThemeREX Joly versions <=1.22.0 and is classified as CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement). It enables unauthenticated attackers to perform local file inclusion, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, full system compromise, and disclosure of sensitive data due to local file inclusion. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, attackers do not need valid credentials to exploit it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to vulnerable installations and consider disabling or restricting functionality that involves file inclusion. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-58953: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Joly
Description
CVE-2025-58953 is a high-severity vulnerability in ThemeREX Joly versions up to and including 1.22.0. It allows unauthenticated local file inclusion due to improper control of filenames in include/require statements. This can lead to remote file inclusion attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-58953) affects ThemeREX Joly versions <=1.22.0 and is classified as CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement). It enables unauthenticated attackers to perform local file inclusion, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, full system compromise, and disclosure of sensitive data due to local file inclusion. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, attackers do not need valid credentials to exploit it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to vulnerable installations and consider disabling or restricting functionality that involves file inclusion. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-06T04:45:02.777Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3280310b89be68882fe0b0
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 11:08:33 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:15:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:17:57 UTC
Views: 53
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