CVE-2026-25382
Published: 25 March 2026
Summary
CVE-2026-25382 is a high-severity PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98) vulnerability. Its CVSS base score is 8.1 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190); ranked at the 37.0th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
The strongest mitigations our analysis identified are NIST 800-53 SI-10 (Information Input Validation) and SI-2 (Flaw Remediation).
Threat & Defense at a Glance
Threat & Defense Details
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI
SI-2 requires timely flaw remediation, directly addressing this LFI vulnerability by applying the patch released in IdealAuto version 3.8.6.
SI-10 mandates validation of information inputs, preventing attackers from supplying malicious filenames to the PHP include/require statement exploited in this CVE.
CM-6 enforces secure configuration settings such as PHP open_basedir restrictions, limiting the scope of local file inclusion even if input validation fails.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
Unauthenticated remote LFI vulnerability in public-facing WordPress theme enables T1190 exploitation and facilitates collection of sensitive local files including potential credentials (T1005, T1552.001).
NVD Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in jwsthemes IdealAuto idealauto allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects IdealAuto: from n/a through < 3.8.6.
Deeper analysisAI
CVE-2026-25382 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, classified under CWE-98 and commonly known as PHP Remote File Inclusion, affecting the IdealAuto WordPress theme developed by jwsthemes. Specifically, it enables PHP Local File Inclusion in versions of IdealAuto from n/a through those prior to 3.8.6. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high severity due to its potential for significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability over the network without requiring user privileges or interaction, though it demands high attack complexity. Successful exploitation allows inclusion of local PHP files, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, or system compromise on the targeted WordPress site running the vulnerable theme.
According to the Patchstack advisory referenced for this CVE, the vulnerability was addressed in IdealAuto version 3.8.6, recommending that users update to this or later versions to mitigate the Local File Inclusion risk.
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