PatchTheCVECVE-2025-58942: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner
CVE-2025-58942 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting dwell. 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 axiomthemes Dwell dwell allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dwell: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
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 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-98 |
| Published | 2025-12-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-58942?
dwell: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-58942 being exploited?
CVE-2025-58942 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-2025-58942 affect?
CVE-2025-58942 affects dwell. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Dwell dwell allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dwell: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
How urgent is CVE-2025-58942?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action