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CVE-2025-67936 Mikado-Themes CVE debrief

A PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability exists in the Curly theme for WordPress, affecting versions up to but not including 3.3. This issue, known as CVE-2025-67936, has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. The vulnerability allows for PHP Local File Inclusion due to improper control of filename for include/require statements. Defenders should assess exposure, apply patches, and monitor for potential attacks. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. The vulnerability could lead to potential local file inclusion attacks, exposure of sensitive data or system compromise, elevation of ...

Vendor
Mikado-Themes
Product
Curly
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-01-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-01-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Curly theme, particularly those using versions up to but not including 3.3, should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations.

Why it matters

CVE-2025-67936 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Curly theme for WordPress, allowing for PHP Local File Inclusion. Defenders should assess exposure, apply patches, and monitor for potential attacks.

  • Potential local file inclusion attacks
  • Exposure of sensitive data or system compromise
  • Elevation of privileges or unauthorized access
  • Possible disruption of WordPress site functionality

Technical summary

The Curly theme for WordPress, versions up to but not including 3.3, is vulnerable to PHP Remote File Inclusion due to improper control of filename for include/require statements. This issue is classified as CVE-2025-67936 and has a CVSS score of 8.1.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize assessing exposure and applying patches or mitigations to prevent potential local file inclusion attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure of Curly theme versions up to but not including 3.3
  • Apply patches or updates to Curly theme version 3.3 or later
  • Monitor for potential local file inclusion attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. The vulnerability allows for PHP Local File Inclusion due to improper control of filename for include/require statements. Defenders should assess exposure, apply patches, and monitor for potential attacks. The issue affects Curly theme versions up to but not including 3.3. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild, but defenders should remain vigilant. The NVD entry

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-67936 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-67936

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-67936 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67936

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.