CVE-2025-58885: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-58885?

pathfinder: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-58885 being exploited?

CVE-2025-58885 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-58885 affect?

CVE-2025-58885 affects pathfinder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Pathfinder pathfinder allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Pathfinder: from n/a through <= 1

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-58885?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-58885 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting pathfinder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Pathfinder pathfinder allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Pathfinder: from n/a through <= 1.16.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2025-12-18
Last modified	2026-10-05

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: ancorathemes

Last updated 2026-10-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-18 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-05 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ancorathemes pathfinder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.16

Fixed in: newer than 1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pathfinder || rpm -q pathfinder || pathfinder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pathfinder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pathfinder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-58885?

pathfinder: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-58885 being exploited?

CVE-2025-58885 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-58885 affect?

CVE-2025-58885 affects pathfinder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Pathfinder pathfinder allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Pathfinder: from n/a through <= 1

How urgent is CVE-2025-58885?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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