Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54716 affects the WordPress Ireca theme through version 1.8.5. A vulnerable site may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make PHP include a local file, potentially exposing sensitive data or affecting site integrity and availability. The sources do not name a fixed version or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any business site using Ireca, especially public WordPress properties. The main action is rapid exposure confirmation, then vendor-guided update, replacement, or disablement. Do not assume compromise from the provided evidence alone.
Technical view
The issue is categorized as CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 high, with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the ovatheme Ireca theme installed at version 1.8.5 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack entry describe a local file inclusion vulnerability. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Public vulnerability documentation exists, but exploitability details are limited.
Researcher notes
The source bundle supports affected product, version range, CWE, CVSS, and impact class, but does not provide root-cause code, exploit details, patch commit, or fixed version. Avoid asserting exploitation or specific vulnerable parameters without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Ireca theme and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and the vendor for a fixed release or official guidance.
- Update the theme if a patched version is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or replace the theme where no safe update path exists.
- Review WordPress hardening and monitoring around vulnerable sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site uses the Ireca theme.
- Verify the installed theme version is above 1.8.5, if a fixed version exists.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for current remediation status.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Document any compensating controls applied to affected sites.
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.