CVE-2025-60071 is a vulnerability classified as 'Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program,' commonly known as a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw, found in the don-themes Riode Multi-Purpose WooCommerce WordPress theme. This vulnerability arises due to insufficient validation or sanitization of user-supplied input that is used in PHP include or require statements. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating the filename parameter to include arbitrary files from the server's filesystem, leading to the execution of malicious code or disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all versions of the Riode theme up to and including 1.6.23. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 reflects a high severity, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), but requiring user interaction (UI:R). The impact on confidentiality and integrity is high, as attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to full server compromise. Availability impact is not significant. No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date, but the vulnerability's nature makes it a prime target for attackers aiming to compromise e-commerce websites. The vulnerability was reserved in late September 2025 and published in December 2025, indicating recent discovery. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate attention from site administrators. Given that WooCommerce is widely used across Europe for online retail, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk to affected organizations.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using the don-themes Riode WooCommerce theme, this vulnerability can lead to severe consequences. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the web server, potentially resulting in data breaches involving customer personal and payment information, defacement of websites, or use of compromised servers for further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution. The integrity of transaction data can be compromised, undermining trust and regulatory compliance, including GDPR obligations. Additionally, service disruption or downtime may occur if attackers manipulate or delete critical files. The financial and reputational damage could be significant, particularly for SMEs that rely heavily on WooCommerce for their online sales. Since the vulnerability requires no authentication but does require user interaction, attackers may craft phishing campaigns or malicious links to lure users into triggering the exploit. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently provides a window for mitigation, but the high severity score indicates that rapid response is essential to prevent exploitation.

1. Immediate action should be taken to monitor for updates or patches from don-themes and apply them as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters that could influence file inclusion, using allowlists to restrict included filenames. 3. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block Local File Inclusion attempts, including suspicious URL patterns or parameter values. 4. Restrict PHP include paths and disable potentially dangerous PHP functions such as 'allow_url_include' and 'allow_url_fopen' in the server's php.ini configuration to reduce the attack surface. 5. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of customizations made to the theme or plugins to ensure no additional vulnerabilities exist. 6. Educate users and administrators about phishing risks to reduce the likelihood of user interaction with malicious links. 7. Implement robust logging and monitoring to detect unusual file access or execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 8. Consider isolating the web server environment using containerization or sandboxing to limit the impact of a successful exploit.