CVE-2025-60059 HIGH

CVE-2025-60059: WordPress smart SEO theme <= 2.12 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product smart SEO
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 smart SEO smartSEO allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 2.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Smart SEO versions 2.12 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the site, including the ability to read, modify, or delete data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install malware, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; high attack complexity suggests specific conditions must be met.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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