CVE-2025-63074 HIGH

CVE-2025-63074: WordPress The7 theme < 12.8.1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Dream-Theme
Product The7
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 9, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 Dream-Theme The7 dt-the7 allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The7: from n/a through < 12.8.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The7 theme versions up to 12.8.1.1 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over site data and functionality. All versions through 12.8.1.1 are affected; update immediately to a version newer than 12.8.1.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the site, read/modify all data, and disable the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any low-privilege user account can compromise the entire site and its data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated