Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-58952 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion flaw in the WordPress Neuronet theme before 1.14.0. If exploitable, it could let an attacker access or influence sensitive local files on the web server. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but attack complexity is listed as high.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure item for any site using Neuronet. Prioritize confirming theme presence and version, then patching or applying vendor guidance. Business urgency is highest for public sites handling credentials, customer data, or revenue workflows.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98 and described as unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Neuronet versions before 1.14.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Neuronet theme, especially versions earlier than 1.14.0. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or exact version ranges beyond the title and description.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and network reachable, but the CVSS vector lists high attack complexity, so practical exploitation may depend on site-specific conditions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: the bundle names ThemeREX Neuronet, unauthenticated LFI, CWE-98, CVSS 8.1, and the before-1.14.0 boundary. It does not provide exploit details, vulnerable parameters, PoC status, or vendor advisory text, so validation should avoid assumptions beyond version and theme presence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Neuronet theme and record installed versions.
- Update Neuronet to a non-vulnerable release per ThemeREX or Patchstack guidance.
- Prioritize any internet-facing WordPress site running Neuronet before 1.14.0.
- Restrict access to administrative paths where feasible while patch status is confirmed.
- Review web server logs for suspicious file path or inclusion-related requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Neuronet theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed theme version is 1.14.0 or later, if vendor guidance confirms that fix level.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2025-58952 detection coverage.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated affected-version or remediation details.
- Confirm no compensating controls are being mistaken for patch completion.
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:H2.25.9PatchstackVulnerability 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/neuronet/vulnerability/wordpress-neuronet-theme-1-14-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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