Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54701 affects the ThemeMove Unicamp WordPress theme through version 2.6.3. The reported flaw could let an unauthenticated attacker abuse PHP file inclusion behavior, with potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The sources do not confirm active exploitation or name a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress theme exposure, especially for public-facing sites. The business risk is site compromise or data exposure, but urgency should be balanced by the absence of confirmed exploitation in the supplied sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control in a PHP include/require statement, classified as CWE-98. It is reported as local file inclusion in Unicamp <=2.6.3 with CVSS 3.1 score 8.1: network, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeMove Unicamp theme at version 2.6.3 or earlier. The provided data does not identify affected plugins, other ThemeMove products, or hosting platforms beyond WordPress deployments using this theme.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV is false in the provided bundle. No cited source confirms active exploitation, public exploit availability, or observed attacks. The CVSS vector still indicates serious potential impact if an attacker can satisfy the high-complexity conditions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE and Patchstack reference establish product, version range, CWE, and CVSS, but do not provide technical root-cause details, exploit prerequisites beyond CVSS, proof of exploitation, or a named fixed version in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeMove Unicamp theme and installed version.
- Prioritize any Unicamp installation at version 2.6.3 or earlier.
- Check ThemeMove and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Do not deploy Unicamp <=2.6.3 on new WordPress builds.
- If no fix is available, evaluate disabling or replacing the theme.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site uses the Unicamp theme.
- Record exact Unicamp versions from WordPress admin or asset inventory.
- Review Patchstack and vendor advisories for current remediation status.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP include paths.
- Verify remediation by confirming the affected theme is updated, removed, or otherwise mitigated.
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: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
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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.