Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the EduMall WordPress theme (versions before 4.4.5) lets an unauthenticated attacker trick the site into loading sensitive files from the server. For organizations running EduMall-based course or training sites, this could expose configuration data or aid follow-on attacks. The fix is to update the theme to 4.4.5 or newer.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any site running EduMall. Schedule the theme update within the standard emergency window and confirm patch deployment with the web team.
Technical view
CVE-2025-59564 is a CWE-98 PHP file inclusion weakness in the ThemeMove EduMall WordPress theme affecting versions through 4.4.5. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), allowing an unauthenticated network attacker to influence an include/require path and read or execute local files within the PHP context, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Any WordPress site using ThemeMove's EduMall theme at versions below 4.4.5 is potentially exposed. Education, training, and LMS-style WordPress sites are the most common deployments and are typically internet-facing, expanding the attack surface.
Exploitation context
No public exploitation or KEV listing is cited in the bundle. The CVSS vector indicates network-reachable, no-authentication, no-user-interaction conditions, but with high attack complexity. Patchstack catalogs the issue as a vendor-fixed flaw; treat exploitation as plausible against unpatched sites once details circulate.
Researcher notes
CWE-98 (improper control of filename for include/require) classifies this as a PHP file inclusion issue, described by the vendor record as Local File Inclusion despite the CWE title referencing remote inclusion. CVSS 8.1 with AC:H suggests non-trivial exploitation conditions. Public technical details are limited to the Patchstack advisory; deeper artifact and PoC discovery would require vendor changelog review and source diffing of theme versions around 4.4.5.
Mitigation direction
- Update the EduMall theme to version 4.4.5 or later through the WordPress admin or vendor portal.
- If immediate patching is not possible, restrict access to the site via WAF rules and monitor for suspicious include parameters.
- Audit installed WordPress themes and plugins for unsupported or outdated components.
- Confirm filesystem permissions limit web server reads to expected theme and content directories.
- Follow vendor (ThemeMove) and Patchstack guidance for any additional hardening recommendations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress installations and identify any running the EduMall theme.
- Verify each instance's installed EduMall version against 4.4.5 in wp-admin or via wp-cli.
- Review web server and PHP error logs for unusual include parameter patterns or file path traversal indicators.
- Confirm post-update behavior by validating theme functionality and re-checking the version banner.
- Subscribe to Patchstack and ThemeMove advisories to catch any follow-up guidance.
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.