CVE-2025-67521 HIGH

CVE-2025-67521: WordPress Select Core plugin < 2.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Select-Themes
Product Select Core
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 9, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Select-Themes Select Core select-core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Select Core: from n/a through < 2.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Select Core versions 2.6 and earlier contain a flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and specific conditions to exploit, but does not require user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.6 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

Authenticated attackers can compromise data confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; network access required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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