CVE-2025-60046 HIGH

CVE-2025-60046: WordPress HeartStar theme <= 1.0.14 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product HeartStar
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 18, 2025
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 axiomthemes HeartStar heartstar allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects HeartStar: from n/a through <= 1.0.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

HeartStar versions up to 1.0.14 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0.14 as soon as possible.

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, or the site could go offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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