Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-39359 affects the WordPress CWW Portfolio theme through version 1.3.1. The flaw can let attacker-controlled file names influence PHP include behavior, creating local file inclusion risk. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive data, alter behavior, or disrupt availability, but the CVSS vector indicates high complexity and required user interaction.
Executive priority
Prioritize review where WordPress supports public-facing business services. The issue is high severity, but current evidence does not establish active exploitation. Remediation should focus on identifying affected theme deployments and following verified vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filename in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98, in codeworkweb CWW Portfolio cww-portfolio through 1.3.1. The assigned CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the CWW Portfolio theme at version 1.3.1 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as a serious exposure for affected sites, but do not assume it is being exploited in the wild from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and Patchstack reference. The description mentions PHP Remote File Inclusion wording but states the impact as PHP Local File Inclusion. No exploit details, proof of concept, or fixed version are provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the CWW Portfolio theme and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed release.
- Upgrade only to a version explicitly identified as fixed by trusted guidance.
- Disable or remove the affected theme if no fixed version is available.
- Review WordPress hardening controls and least-privilege administrative access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether cww-portfolio is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify theme version and flag installations at 1.3.1 or earlier.
- Check whether the vulnerable theme is active or merely present.
- Review web logs for unusual file-include errors or suspicious requests.
- Document remediation status per site and recheck after changes.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/cww-portfolio/vulnerability/wordpress-cww-portfolio-theme-1-3-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.