Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-14359 is a high-severity flaw in the WordPress Oshine theme before version 7.3.0. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include local files through unsafe filename handling. If exploited, this could expose sensitive data or affect site integrity and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for any business website running Oshine. The vulnerability has high potential impact, but available sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is reported as CWE-98: improper control of filename in a PHP include/require statement, resulting in local file inclusion in brandexponents Oshine before 7.3.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network-accessible, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Oshine theme below 7.3.0. The source bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond the theme version, so asset validation should focus on installed theme presence and version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remote and unauthenticated but high complexity.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited in the provided sources. The advisory identifies local file inclusion from improper PHP include/require filename control. Avoid assuming exploitability conditions beyond CVSS and version range until vendor or Patchstack technical details are reviewed.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Oshine theme.
- Upgrade Oshine to version 7.3.0 or later where available.
- Check the vendor or Patchstack advisory for any additional guidance.
- Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites for remediation.
- Back up the site before applying theme updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes across managed sites.
- Confirm whether Oshine is installed and active.
- Check the installed Oshine version against 7.3.0.
- Review web server logs for unusual file-include related requests.
- Verify remediation by confirming Oshine is 7.3.0 or later.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.