How severe is CVE-2025-58709?

CVE-2025-58709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-58709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-58709?

CVE-2025-58709 affects Axiomthemes Legacy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-58709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-58709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-58709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204190.

When was CVE-2025-58709 published?

CVE-2025-58709 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-58709

CVE-2025-58709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axiomthemes Legacy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204190
Weakness: CWE-98
Affected product: Axiomthemes Legacy
Published: 2025-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Legacy legacy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Legacy: from n/a through <= 1.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-58709?: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Legacy legacy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Legacy: from n/a through <= 1.9.
How severe is CVE-2025-58709?: CVE-2025-58709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-58709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-58709?: CVE-2025-58709 affects Axiomthemes Legacy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-58709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-58709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-58709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204190.
When was CVE-2025-58709 published?: CVE-2025-58709 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/legacy/vulnerability/wordpress-legacy-theme-1-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axiomthemes:legacy:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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