Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25380 affects the WordPress Feedy theme before version 2.1.5. It can let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through unsafe PHP file inclusion handling. The CVSS score is 8.1, high. Sites using this theme should be prioritized for inventory and update review.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority patching item for WordPress properties using Feedy. The business risk is potential file exposure or broader compromise, but urgency should be scoped by whether the theme is present, internet-facing, and below version 2.1.5.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. The CVE describes Local File Inclusion in jwsthemes Feedy before 2.1.5, with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the jwsthemes Feedy theme below 2.1.5. Public source data does not identify affected installations, default vulnerable configurations, or whether inactive installed themes are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data. No cited source states active exploitation. The issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated by CVSS, but rated high complexity, suggesting exploitation may require specific conditions not detailed in the sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the public record provides affected range, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack reference, but not root-cause details, vulnerable parameter names, proof-of-concept status, or exploit prerequisites. Avoid assuming active exploitation or reliable exploitability beyond the cited CVSS attributes.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites with the Feedy theme installed.
- Upgrade Feedy to version 2.1.5 or later if available.
- If no update is available, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Remove the theme if it is unused and business-approved.
- Monitor logs for unusual requests to theme-related PHP paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Feedy theme version on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any installation is below 2.1.5.
- Check whether the theme is active or merely installed.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation details.
- Document externally reachable sites using the affected theme.
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.