Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54700 affects the WordPress Makeaholic theme through version 1.8.4. A vulnerable site may let a remote, unauthenticated attacker influence PHP file inclusion. The public sources rate impact as high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but do not claim active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for public WordPress properties using Makeaholic. The main decision is whether the theme exists in your environment; if it does, reduce exposure while awaiting or applying vendor-confirmed remediation.
Technical view
The issue is improper filename control in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98 and described as local file inclusion. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the ThemeMove Makeaholic theme at version 1.8.4 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 any cited active exploitation. The vector suggests unauthenticated remote reachability, but high attack complexity means successful exploitation may depend on specific application conditions.
Researcher notes
Published on August 14, 2025 and updated on April 28, 2026. Evidence names Makeaholic through 1.8.4, but the bundle does not include detailed vulnerable parameters, exploit proof, or a confirmed patch version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Makeaholic theme and installed version.
- Disable or replace Makeaholic versions 1.8.4 or earlier where feasible.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for an official fixed version.
- Apply the vendor-supported update when confirmed available.
- Prioritize exposed production sites before internal or staging sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Makeaholic is installed, active, or present on each WordPress host.
- Record the installed theme version and compare it with 1.8.4.
- Review WordPress and web server logs for unusual file inclusion or path access patterns.
- Verify any remediation by rechecking theme version and site functionality.
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.