CVE-2025-68066: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in PenciDesign Soledad
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PenciDesign Soledad soledad allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Soledad: from n/a through <= 8.7.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-68066 affects the PenciDesign Soledad WordPress theme through improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements. This improper control allows an attacker with limited privileges to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), which can lead to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive files. The issue affects all versions up to 8.7.0. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring low privileges but high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable Soledad theme. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of the vulnerability, the impact is significant for affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix links are provided, users should monitor PenciDesign's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable theme or restricting access to the affected system to trusted users only.
CVE-2025-68066: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in PenciDesign Soledad
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PenciDesign Soledad soledad allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Soledad: from n/a through <= 8.7.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-68066 affects the PenciDesign Soledad WordPress theme through improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements. This improper control allows an attacker with limited privileges to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), which can lead to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive files. The issue affects all versions up to 8.7.0. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring low privileges but high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable Soledad theme. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of the vulnerability, the impact is significant for affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix links are provided, users should monitor PenciDesign's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable theme or restricting access to the affected system to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T10:01:19.544Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69411756594e45819d70d838
Added to database: 12/16/2025, 8:24:54 AM
Last enriched: 5/2/2026, 2:48:20 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:03:30 AM
Views: 103
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