Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects WordPress sites using the Splash Sport Club theme up to version 4.4.3. A logged-in Contributor-level user may be able to trigger local file inclusion, potentially exposing or affecting server-side files. Treat it as high priority where the theme is installed and Contributor accounts exist.
Executive priority
Prioritize within normal high-severity patch cycles, faster for public WordPress sites with Contributor users or weak account controls.
Technical view
CVE-2025-68063 is a CWE-98 local file inclusion flaw in StylemixThemes Splash Sport Club WordPress theme <=4.4.3. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, with network access, low privileges, high attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running Splash <=4.4.3, especially where Contributor accounts are enabled, numerous, shared, or weakly protected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates authenticated, network-reachable exploitation requiring Contributor-level privileges and higher complexity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse in the supplied bundle: affected version is stated in the title, but no fixed version, exploit details, or mitigation specifics are provided. Avoid assuming exploitation until supported by KEV or a cited source.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Splash theme and exact installed version.
- Check StylemixThemes or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update the theme if an official patched version is available.
- Remove or replace the theme if no supported fix is available.
- Restrict, review, and harden Contributor-level WordPress accounts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Splash is installed and whether its version is <=4.4.3.
- Review WordPress users with Contributor or higher privileges.
- Check web and application logs for unusual authenticated file access patterns.
- Verify vendor or Patchstack advisories before declaring remediation complete.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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.