Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Smash smash allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Smash: from n/a through <= 1.7.
Published: 2025-12-18
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Smash theme for WordPress allows a local file inclusion flaw due to improper validation of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. An attacker can supply crafted input that causes the theme to include arbitrary local files, which may lead to script execution or leakage of sensitive data. This vulnerability is categorized as CWE‑98, an improper control of file paths used in include statements.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites using the Smash theme from Axiom Themes, versions up to and including 1.7, are affected. Version 1.7 is the last vulnerable release; all releases after 1.7 are presumed to have the fix.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects the high impact of potential code execution. EPSS indicates a low probability of exploitation, but the lack of KEV listing suggests no widespread exploitation incidents yet. The likely attack vector is remote, via web requests that manipulate the file path parameter handled by the theme, giving unauthenticated users the ability to trigger the inclusion.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 29, 2026 at 13:19 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Smash theme to the latest release, which removes the LFI flaw (any version higher than 1.7).
  • If an immediate upgrade is not feasible, deactivate or replace the theme to eliminate the vulnerable code path.
  • As a temporary safeguard, configure the web server or WAF to block requests that attempt to access local file paths or include statements triggered by the theme.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 29, 2026 at 13:19 UTC.

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History

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Axiomthemes
Axiomthemes smash
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:axiomthemes:smash:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Axiomthemes
Axiomthemes smash

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Smash smash allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Smash: from n/a through <= 1.7.
Title WordPress Smash theme <= 1.7 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References

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Axiomthemes Smash
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T19:16:32.831Z

Reserved: 2025-06-30T10:46:21.828Z

Link: CVE-2025-53443

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-12-18T19:10:45.040Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2025-12-18T08:15:54.760

Modified: 2026-01-20T15:16:57.477

Link: CVE-2025-53443

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-29T13:30:12Z

Weaknesses