CVE-2026-25457
Local File Inclusion in Select-Themes Mixtape
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| select-themes | mixtape | to 2.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | 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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an improper control of the filename used in include or require statements in a PHP program, specifically in the Select-Themes Mixtape software. It is a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability, which means that an attacker can manipulate the filename parameter to include unintended files from the local server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, information disclosure, or remote code execution depending on the context and server configuration.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
CVE-2026-25457 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive information such as database credentials. Exposure of such sensitive data can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
Such data breaches and unauthorized access incidents can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive data.
However, the provided information does not explicitly mention the direct impact on compliance with these standards or any regulatory consequences.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-25457 vulnerability in the WordPress Mixtape Theme, users should apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion flaw until an official patch is released.
- Update the affected Mixtape theme to the latest version if an update becomes available.
- Seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to implement the recommended mitigations.
- Apply automated protection rules from Patchstack to safeguard your website against exploitation attempts.