Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in The-wound WordPress Theme by an Unknown Vendor
CVE-2025-2558

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The-wound WordPress theme prior to version 0.0.1 has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability that arises from improper validation of input parameters. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to exploit the theme, leading to potential unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server. By crafting specific requests, attackers can manipulate the file inclusion process, resulting in arbitrary file downloads, which poses a significant security risk.

Affected Version(s)

the-wound 0 <= 0.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Aly Khaled
WPScan
.