Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WordPress sites using the gavias Kipso theme through version 1.3.4 may let an unauthenticated attacker abuse PHP file inclusion handling. The CVSS rating is high because successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web exposure issue if Kipso is deployed. Prioritize inventory first, then update or replace affected theme installations once vendor or Patchstack guidance confirms the remediation path.
Technical view
CVE-2025-53578 is CWE-98 in Kipso, described as improper control of filenames used by PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating remote, unauthenticated exploitation with high complexity and high impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running the gavias Kipso theme at version 1.3.4 or earlier. The provided data does not name other products, plugins, forks, or hosting platforms as affected.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks this CVE as not in KEV and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation is assessed as higher complexity, but successful abuse could create serious site and data impact.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the source bundle does not include vulnerable parameters, proof of exploitation, exploit maturity, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the CVE, CVSS vector, and Patchstack database entry.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Kipso theme.
- Check installed Kipso versions against 1.3.4 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for available fixes.
- Restrict unnecessary public exposure until remediation is confirmed.
- Back up affected sites before theme updates or replacement.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production and staging.
- Confirm Kipso version from WordPress admin or filesystem metadata.
- Check security tooling for CVE-2025-53578 detections.
- Review web logs for suspicious file inclusion error patterns.
- Document remediation status for each affected site.
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.