CVE-2025-12497

Nov. 6, 2025, 7:45 p.m.

8.1
High

Description

The Premium Portfolio Features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.10 via the 'args[extra_template_path]' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
phlox_theme
  • *

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-98
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3388727/auxin-portfolio
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/518abad2-d3cc-4d15-83d2-8fd99d30500c?source=cve

Tags

security@wordfence.com
CWE-98
2025-11-05
CVE-2025-12497

CVSS Score

8.1 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: HIGH
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Nov. 5, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 6, 2025, 7:45 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

security@wordfence.com

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