CVE-2025-62067 is a remote file inclusion vulnerability identified in the Elated-Themes Savory WordPress theme, affecting all versions up to and including 2.5. The vulnerability stems from improper validation and control over the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to supply a crafted filename that points to a remote malicious PHP file, which the server then includes and executes. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without requiring any privileges or user interaction, making it highly accessible to attackers. Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the web server, potentially resulting in full system compromise, data theft, defacement, or pivoting within the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 reflects its high severity, with a vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity, but no impact on availability. No patches or known exploits are currently documented, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be considered a critical risk for affected installations. The theme is widely used in WordPress sites, which are prevalent in Europe, increasing the potential attack surface. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices around dynamic file inclusion and the need for strict input validation and sanitization.

The impact of CVE-2025-62067 on European organizations can be severe, especially for those relying on WordPress websites using the Savory theme. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized remote code execution, allowing attackers to compromise web servers, steal sensitive data, deface websites, or use the compromised server as a foothold for further attacks within the corporate network. This can result in significant confidentiality breaches, loss of data integrity, and reputational damage. Given the high adoption rate of WordPress in Europe, many small to medium enterprises, blogs, and even larger organizations could be affected. The vulnerability's network-based attack vector and lack of required authentication increase the risk of widespread exploitation. Additionally, critical sectors such as e-commerce, government portals, and media outlets using the theme could face service disruptions or data leaks. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the public disclosure increases the risk of future exploitation attempts.

1. Immediate action should be taken to monitor for updates or patches from Elated-Themes and apply them as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict PHP include paths to trusted directories using PHP configuration directives such as open_basedir to prevent inclusion of remote files. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block suspicious file inclusion attempts, especially those containing remote URLs or unusual parameters. 4. Conduct code audits on customizations or child themes to ensure no unsafe dynamic includes are present. 5. Disable allow_url_include in PHP configurations to prevent remote file inclusion if not already disabled. 6. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any user-controllable parameters that influence file inclusion. 7. Monitor web server logs for unusual requests targeting include or require parameters. 8. Educate site administrators about the risks of using outdated themes and the importance of timely updates. 9. Consider isolating WordPress instances in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement if compromised. 10. Backup website data regularly to enable quick recovery in case of compromise.