CVE-2025-60063 is a vulnerability classified as Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in the PHP program within the axiomthemes Rosalinda WordPress theme, affecting versions up to 1.2.3. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit a Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw by manipulating the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements without proper validation or sanitization. The attacker can remotely supply crafted input to include arbitrary files from the server's filesystem, potentially exposing sensitive information such as configuration files, source code, or user data. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, making it remotely exploitable over the network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2 (High), with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. While no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected installations. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigation steps. The vulnerability is particularly critical for websites running the Rosalinda theme, which is used in WordPress environments, a popular CMS platform. Attackers could leverage this flaw to read sensitive files or execute limited code, potentially leading to further compromise.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as database credentials, configuration files, or user data stored on web servers running the Rosalinda theme. This exposure can facilitate further attacks, including privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. The integrity impact is low but still present, as attackers might manipulate included files to influence application behavior. Availability is not directly impacted. Organizations relying on WordPress websites with this theme, especially those handling personal data under GDPR, face compliance risks and potential reputational damage. The ease of exploitation without authentication increases the threat level, making public-facing websites prime targets. The impact is magnified in sectors such as e-commerce, government, and healthcare, where data confidentiality is paramount. Additionally, the vulnerability could be used as an initial foothold for more complex attacks, including webshell deployment or pivoting to internal systems.

Immediate mitigation involves auditing all WordPress sites for the use of the Rosalinda theme and identifying affected versions (<=1.2.3). Since no official patch link is provided, organizations should consider temporarily disabling or replacing the theme until a vendor patch is released. Manual code review and modification should be performed to ensure all include/require statements validate and sanitize input parameters rigorously, ideally using whitelisting of allowed filenames and avoiding dynamic file inclusion based on user input. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block suspicious file inclusion attempts. Restrict file system permissions to limit the web server's access to sensitive files and directories. Monitor web server logs for unusual requests targeting file inclusion vectors. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities. Engage with the theme vendor or community to obtain patches or security advisories. Finally, conduct penetration testing to verify the effectiveness of mitigations.