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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25381 affects the WordPress LoveDate theme before version 3.8.6. It can allow an unauthenticated attacker to make the site include local PHP files, potentially exposing data or impacting site integrity and availability. Treat affected public WordPress sites as high priority, but current sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations running WordPress dating or community sites using LoveDate. The issue has high potential impact, but available sources do not show active exploitation. Confirm exposure quickly and update affected sites where applicable.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-98 improper filename control vulnerability in PHP include/require handling, described as PHP Local File Inclusion in jwsthemes LoveDate. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network exploitable, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations using the jwsthemes LoveDate theme earlier than 3.8.6. Public-facing sites are the primary concern. The provided data does not identify affected plugins, other themes, or non-WordPress products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires high complexity but no authentication or user interaction, which still makes internet-facing vulnerable sites important to assess.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The record names CWE-98 and local file inclusion in LoveDate before 3.8.6, with CVSS 8.1 and high complexity. Do not assume exploit availability or exploitation in the wild from the provided sources alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the LoveDate theme and installed version.
- Upgrade LoveDate to version 3.8.6 or later if available.
- If upgrade is unavailable, check vendor or Patchstack guidance before applying compensating controls.
- Restrict or retire unused WordPress themes from production sites.
- Prioritize externally reachable sites and sites handling sensitive user data.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the LoveDate theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed theme version is 3.8.6 or later.
- Review security monitoring for suspicious file-include related requests.
- Check web server and WordPress logs for unusual errors or file access patterns.
- Document any exceptions where the theme cannot be updated immediately.
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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
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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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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.