CVE-2025-58928 HIGH

CVE-2025-58928: WordPress Heart theme <= 1.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product Heart
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 Heart heart allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Heart: from n/a through <= 1.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Heart versions 1.8 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access but no authentication. Attack complexity is high, suggesting the exploit requires specific conditions or timing. Update to a version newer than 1.8 immediately.

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

Confidential data may be exposed, site content could be altered, and service availability may be compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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