CVE-2025-29002 HIGH

CVE-2025-29002: WordPress Simen theme <= 4.6 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Snstheme
Product Simen
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 17, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 snstheme Simen snssimen allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Simen: from n/a through <= 4.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simen versions 4.6 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and significant technical effort to exploit, but no authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability affects the core product functionality.

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

Attackers could access confidential information, alter pages or data, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 17, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated