CVE-2025-68913 is a vulnerability classified as PHP Remote File Inclusion (RFI) found in the zozothemes Miion WordPress theme, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.2.7. The root cause is improper control of the filename parameter used in PHP include or require statements, which allows an attacker to supply a remote file path. When exploited, this enables the attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the web server by including malicious remote files. The vulnerability requires network access and low privileges but does not require user interaction, making it remotely exploitable. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 indicates high severity, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, meaning some conditions must be met for successful exploitation, such as the ability to influence the filename parameter. No known public exploits or patches are currently available, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and assigned a CVE identifier. This vulnerability could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, defacement, or service disruption. The affected product, Miion, is a WordPress theme used primarily for e-commerce and portfolio websites, which may contain sensitive customer or business data. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows remote code execution without user interaction, increasing the risk of automated exploitation once a public exploit emerges.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using the Miion theme, especially those handling sensitive customer data or critical business functions. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to confidential information, website defacement, injection of malicious content, or complete server takeover. This can result in reputational damage, regulatory penalties under GDPR due to data breaches, and operational downtime. E-commerce sites are particularly vulnerable to financial fraud and theft of payment information. The high severity and remote exploitability make it a critical concern for organizations relying on WordPress themes from zozothemes. Additionally, compromised websites can be used as a pivot point for further attacks within corporate networks, increasing the overall risk posture. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the public disclosure increases the likelihood of future exploit development.

European organizations should immediately inventory their WordPress installations to identify the use of the Miion theme, particularly versions 1.2.7 and earlier. Until an official patch is released by zozothemes, organizations should consider the following specific mitigations: 1) Manually review and harden the theme’s PHP code by implementing strict input validation and sanitization on any parameters used in include or require statements to prevent remote file paths; 2) Disable allow_url_include in PHP configurations to prevent inclusion of remote files; 3) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests attempting to exploit file inclusion; 4) Restrict file permissions on the web server to limit the impact of code execution; 5) Monitor web server logs for unusual requests targeting file inclusion parameters; 6) Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the Miion theme with a secure alternative until a patch is available; 7) Keep all WordPress core and plugins updated to reduce overall attack surface; 8) Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on file inclusion vulnerabilities. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and address the specific nature of this vulnerability.