Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify site running Dom theme ≤1.24
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DeliverySend crafted HTTP request with path parameter
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ExploitBypass input sanitisation in theme include
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ExecutionPHP loads attacker-chosen local file
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PersistExfiltrate wp-config.php and secrets
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ImpactPivot to DB access or log-poisoning RCE
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File inclusion prevention, allowlisting
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Command and Control The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | The target WordPress site must have the ThemeREX 'Dom' theme installed and active at version 1.24 or earlier, and the specific vulnerable theme entry point (a PHP file reachable directly or via a theme-handled request parameter) must be network-reachable. No authentication or user interaction is required (PR:N/UI:N), but CVSS AC:H signals that the exploit depends on specific request conditions - likely a particular parameter name, path, or theme configuration - rather than a trivially reachable default. Exploitation is bounded by the PHP runtime's open_basedir, allow_url_include, and file-system permissions of the web server user. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H paints a serious but non-trivial picture: network reachable and unauthenticated, but with high attack complexity, suggesting the vulnerable code path requires specific conditions (e.g., a particular request shape, parameter, or theme feature being active). EPSS data is not provided in the input, and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, so there is no confirmed active exploitation; no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The Patchstack tags (LFI, Information Disclosure, PHP) are consistent with the CWE and indicate the immediate, realistic outcome is file disclosure rather than guaranteed RCE. Treat this as a medium-to-high operational priority for any WordPress site running the Dom theme - full triple-high impact justifies prompt action, but AC:H and the lack of public PoC reduce mass-exploitation likelihood relative to a typical drive-by WordPress flaw. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker on the internet sends a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable Dom theme endpoint, supplying a manipulated file/path parameter that the theme passes into a PHP include statement. The server loads attacker-controlled local files such as wp-config.php, exposing database credentials and WordPress secret keys; with a writable log or uploadable content vector this can escalate to arbitrary PHP execution in the web server context. No public PoC is referenced in the input, so an attacker would need to reverse-engineer the vulnerable parameter from the theme code, consistent with the CVSS AC:H rating. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Jun 16, 2026
Unauthenticated local file inclusion in the ThemeREX 'Dom' WordPress theme through version 1.24 allows remote attackers to coerce the PHP application into including arbitrary local files, leading to sensitive information disclosure and potential code execution. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the CVSS 8.1 rating reflects high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability if a vulnerable include path is reached. The flaw is tracked by Patchstack and ENISA (EUVD-2025-210210) and affects all Dom theme versions up to and including 1.24.
RemediationAI
Upstream fix availability is not independently confirmed from the supplied data; the Patchstack advisory should be consulted at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/dom/vulnerability/wordpress-dom-theme-1-24-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability for any vendor-released patched version above 1.24, and the theme should be upgraded to that version as the primary remediation. Until a confirmed patched build is installed, deactivate the Dom theme and switch to a supported theme (this is disruptive and changes the site's appearance), or place a WAF rule (Patchstack, Wordfence, or ModSecurity) in front of WordPress to block requests containing path-traversal sequences (../, encoded variants) and suspicious file parameters targeting theme PHP entry points - note WAF rules can produce false positives on legitimate file-handling plugins. As a defence-in-depth measure, set PHP open_basedir to restrict include paths to the WordPress webroot and ensure allow_url_include is Off so the bug cannot escalate to remote inclusion.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is rooted in CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program), commonly called PHP Remote/Local File Inclusion. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:themerex:dom:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* identifies the affected component as the ThemeREX-developed 'Dom' commercial WordPress theme. In CWE-98 patterns, user-supplied input is passed - directly or after insufficient sanitisation - into PHP include/require statements, allowing the attacker to control which file is loaded by the interpreter. On a WordPress install this typically means traversal to read configuration files such as wp-config.php (exposing database credentials and auth keys) or, where log poisoning or uploaded content is reachable, escalation to arbitrary PHP execution within the web server context.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable PHP LFI with no auth or user interaction (AV:N/PR:N/UI:N); AC:H reflects required knowledge of vulnerable parameter; LFI can disclose secrets and enable RCE, giving C:H/I:H/A:H.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Dom <= 1.24 versions.
Executive ViewAI
The ThemeREX 'Dom' WordPress theme (versions through 1.24) contains an unauthenticated remote vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive files and potentially execute code on affected websites. Any organization using this theme faces immediate risk of data theft and website compromise. No vendor patch is available, requiring urgent removal or replacement of the theme.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Immediately deactivate and remove ThemeREX Dom theme; replace with hardened alternative; (2) Restrict web server access to sensitive directories via .htaccess/nginx configuration; (3) Deploy WAF rules to block file inclusion attack patterns; (4) Enable enhanced logging and alerting on file access anomalies; (5) Conduct forensic review of affected sites for signs of unauthorized file access.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities occur when an application accepts user-controlled input to specify which file should be loaded or executed, typically through functions like PHP's `include()`, `require()`, or `fopen()`.
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
EUVD-2025-210210
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
Vulnrichment
GitHub PoC
Exploit-DB