CVE-2025-60047
Published: 18 December 2025
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes IPharm ipharm allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects IPharm: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI
Directly remediates the specific LFI flaw in the IPharm WordPress theme by identifying, reporting, and applying patches or updates.
Enforces input validation mechanisms on filename parameters used in PHP include/require statements to block malicious local file paths.
Implements boundary protection such as web application firewalls to monitor and block network traffic attempting LFI exploitation patterns.
Security SummaryAI
CVE-2025-60047 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, described as PHP Remote File Inclusion but enabling PHP Local File Inclusion (CWE-98), in the IPharm WordPress theme developed by axiomthemes. The issue affects IPharm versions from an unspecified initial release through 1.2.3. Published on 2025-12-18, it carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability over the network, though it requires high attack complexity and no user interaction. Successful exploitation allows high-impact compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially enabling attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server.
The Patchstack advisory provides further details on this WordPress theme vulnerability, including mitigation guidance, at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/ipharm/vulnerability/wordpress-ipharm-theme-1-2-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve.
Details
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Affected Products
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
LFI vulnerability in public-facing WordPress theme PHP code enables unauthenticated remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files, directly mapping to exploitation of public-facing applications.