CVE-2025-26735 HIGH

CVE-2025-26735: WordPress Grip theme <= 1.0.9 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Candid Themes
Product Grip
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published May 19, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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 Candid themes Grip.This issue affects Grip: from n/a through 1.0.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Grip theme versions up to 1.0.9 contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and relies on specific conditions being met. No authentication is needed to initiate the attack.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site data could be exposed, content altered, or service disrupted if users are tricked into clicking malicious links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; specific conditions must be present.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 19, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated