PatchTheCVECVE-2025-67521: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner
CVE-2025-67521 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. 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 Select-Themes Select Core select-core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Select Core: from n/a through < 2.6.
Why this priority
- High severity
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-98 |
| Published | 2025-12-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2025-67521?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2025-67521 being exploited?
CVE-2025-67521 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-2025-67521 affect?
CVE-2025-67521 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Select-Themes Select Core select-core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Select Core: from n/a through
How urgent is CVE-2025-67521?
Priority 39/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact