CVE-2025-60055 is a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability found in AncoraThemes Fabrica, a WordPress theme product, affecting versions up to 1.8.1. The vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, allowing an attacker to manipulate the input to include arbitrary remote files. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server without authentication or user interaction, by supplying a crafted URL parameter that is passed to the include/require function. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality severely because attackers can execute code that may lead to data theft or server compromise. The integrity impact is rated low as the vulnerability does not directly modify data but could be leveraged for further attacks. Availability impact is low to moderate, as attackers could disrupt service by executing malicious scripts. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be treated as critical for affected users. The lack of official patches at the time of disclosure increases risk, requiring immediate mitigation steps.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites and web applications using AncoraThemes Fabrica themes, particularly those running on PHP environments with remote URL includes enabled. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized remote code execution, resulting in data breaches, website defacement, or use of compromised servers for further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution. Confidentiality is highly impacted as attackers can access sensitive data or credentials stored on the server. Although integrity impact is limited, attackers could pivot to other internal systems or escalate privileges. Availability may be affected if attackers deploy denial-of-service scripts or disrupt web services. Given the widespread use of WordPress and AncoraThemes in Europe, especially in small and medium enterprises relying on these themes, the threat could affect a broad range of sectors including e-commerce, government portals, and media sites. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high CVSS score indicates urgent attention is needed.

1. Immediately monitor AncoraThemes and official sources for security patches addressing CVE-2025-60055 and apply them as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, disable PHP's allow_url_include directive in php.ini to prevent remote file inclusion. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters that influence include/require statements to ensure only safe, local files can be included. 4. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block attempts to exploit RFI vulnerabilities, focusing on suspicious URL parameters and payloads. 5. Conduct code audits on customizations of the Fabrica theme or other PHP code to identify and remediate unsafe dynamic includes. 6. Restrict file permissions and use least privilege principles on web server and PHP processes to limit damage from potential exploitation. 7. Monitor web server logs for unusual requests or inclusion attempts indicative of exploitation attempts. 8. Educate development and IT teams about the risks of dynamic file inclusion and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.