Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious URL with LFI payload
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ExploitPass unsanitized filename to PHP include/require
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ExecutionLoad arbitrary local file
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ImpactExecute PHP code or extract sensitive data
Vulnerability Assessment
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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 | Remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit Select-Themes Mixtape plugin versions <= 2.1 through PHP Local File Inclusion. Requires AC:H conditions (likely specific PHP configuration or parameter manipulation). No victim interaction needed. Affects WordPress installations with vulnerable Mixtape plugin enabled. |
| Impact | Despite the absence of published CVSS and EPSS scores, multiple signals indicate this is a genuine security concern. The LFI classification is inherently exploitable with low attack complexity—typically requiring only manipulation of URL parameters or form inputs. The vulnerability affects all versions of Mixtape through 2.1 with no apparent patch boundary indicated, suggesting a prolonged exposure window. The lack of CVSS vector data and KEV/POC confirmation prevents definitive SSVC scoring, but LFI vulnerabilities in widely-deployed WordPress themes typically have high real-world exploitation probability. The ENISA EUVD tracking (EUVD-2026-15738) and Patchstack reporting indicate vendor awareness. The primary risk vector is information disclosure through reading local files, with secondary risk if combined with file upload functionality or access to PHP session files. Given WordPress's ubiquity, this should be treated as a moderate-to-high priority despite missing quantitative severity metrics. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker discovers a WordPress site running Mixtape theme version 2.1 and identifies an unvalidated parameter in the theme's template loading mechanism (e.g., a GET parameter like ?template=). The attacker crafts a request such as http://target.com/?template=../../wp-config.php to retrieve the WordPress configuration file containing database credentials and authentication salts. Alternatively, they could target files like /proc/self/environ on Linux systems to gather environment information, or attempt to include previously uploaded malicious PHP files to achieve code execution. Because LFI exploits typically require only HTTP requests with no authentication, the attack vector is network-based with low complexity, making it accessible to script-kiddie level attackers using automated scanning and exploitation tools. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Select-Themes Mixtape WordPress theme through version 2.1, allowing attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on the affected server. The vulnerability stems from improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements (CWE-98), enabling information disclosure and potential remote code execution depending on file accessibility. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, the LFI classification and PHP nature of the vulnerability indicate moderate to high exploitability with network-based attack vectors.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade the Mixtape theme to a patched version released after 2.1 if available from Select-Themes, or switch to an alternative WordPress theme if no patch is forthcoming. Consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/mixtape/vulnerability/wordpress-mixtape-theme-2-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability) for patch availability and vendor guidance. As interim mitigations, disable the Mixtape theme and revert to a default WordPress theme, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block LFI attacks (blocking common patterns like ../, etc/passwd, and file:// schemes in HTTP requests), restrict file permissions on the web server to minimize the impact of successful LFI exploitation, and audit recent access logs for signs of exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider running security scanning tools to identify if this vulnerability has been exploited on affected installations.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is a classic PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw categorized under CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program). The Select-Themes Mixtape theme (identified via CPE cpe:2.3:a:select-themes:mixtape:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input before passing it to PHP's include() or require() functions. This allows attackers to manipulate file paths to load arbitrary files from the server's filesystem, such as configuration files containing credentials, system files like /etc/passwd on Linux, or previously uploaded malicious files. LFI vulnerabilities in WordPress themes are particularly impactful because themes execute in the WordPress context with access to the database, user sessions, and sensitive configuration data.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Select-Themes Mixtape mixtape allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Mixtape: from n/a through <= 2.1.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-25457 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 8.1. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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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.
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