CVE-2025-60063 is a vulnerability classified as Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP programs, specifically affecting the axiomthemes Rosalinda WordPress theme versions up to 1.2.3. This vulnerability enables Remote File Inclusion (RFI) or potentially Local File Inclusion (LFI), where an attacker can manipulate the filename parameter used in PHP's include or require statements to load arbitrary files. This occurs due to insufficient validation or sanitization of user-controlled input that determines which files are included by the PHP script. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server by including malicious remote files or local files containing sensitive information. This can lead to full site compromise, data leakage, defacement, or pivoting to other internal systems. The vulnerability was reserved in September 2025 and published in December 2025, with no CVSS score assigned yet and no known exploits in the wild. The affected product, Rosalinda, is a WordPress theme developed by axiomthemes, commonly used for website design. The lack of patches or official fixes at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation. Since WordPress powers a significant portion of websites worldwide, including many in Europe, this vulnerability represents a critical risk vector for web servers running the affected theme. Attackers do not require authentication or user interaction to exploit this flaw, increasing its severity. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems, as arbitrary code execution can lead to data theft, website defacement, or denial of service.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-60063 can be severe. Organizations using the Rosalinda theme on their WordPress sites risk unauthorized remote code execution, which can lead to full compromise of the web server. This can result in data breaches involving customer or employee information, intellectual property theft, or disruption of online services. Public sector websites, e-commerce platforms, and corporate portals are particularly vulnerable due to their exposure and the sensitive nature of hosted data. The compromise of web servers can also be leveraged to launch further attacks within internal networks, increasing the overall risk posture. Additionally, reputational damage and regulatory penalties under GDPR may arise from data breaches caused by exploitation of this vulnerability. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the ease of exploitation and absence of authentication requirements mean attackers could rapidly weaponize this flaw once discovered. European organizations with limited patch management capabilities or those using outdated WordPress themes are at heightened risk.

1. Immediately identify all WordPress installations using the axiomthemes Rosalinda theme, especially versions up to 1.2.3. 2. Apply any available patches or updates from axiomthemes as soon as they are released. If no official patch exists, consider temporarily disabling the theme or switching to a secure alternative. 3. Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block attempts to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities, such as suspicious URL parameters or payloads attempting remote file inclusion. 4. Harden PHP configurations by disabling allow_url_include and allow_url_fopen directives to prevent remote file inclusion. 5. Conduct code reviews and apply input validation and sanitization to any user inputs that control file inclusion paths. 6. Monitor web server logs for unusual requests that may indicate exploitation attempts. 7. Educate web administrators and developers about secure coding practices related to file inclusion. 8. Regularly back up website data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 9. Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised web server on internal systems. 10. Engage in threat intelligence sharing to stay informed about emerging exploits targeting this vulnerability.