CVE-2025-22509 HIGH

CVE-2025-22509: WordPress Atlas theme <= 2.1.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Tmrw-Studio
Product Atlas
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 8, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in TMRW-studio Atlas atlas allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Atlas: from n/a through <= 2.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Atlas versions up to 2.1.0 contain a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions but does not require user interaction. An attacker can gain full control over the affected system, including reading, modifying, or deleting data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the server and take full control of the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site and server; attacker can steal data, modify content, or disable the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the Atlas instance; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated