CVE-2025-58225 HIGH

CVE-2025-58225: WordPress Paragon theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product Paragon
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 18, 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 axiomthemes Paragon paragon allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Paragon: from n/a through <= 1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Paragon versions 1.1 and earlier contain a remote code execution vulnerability accessible over the network without authentication. An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system by exploiting improper input handling. This vulnerability requires specific conditions to trigger but grants full system compromise including data theft, modification, and service disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the server and steal, modify, or delete site data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

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

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the vulnerable Paragon installation; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 18, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated