CVE-2025-58896
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Otaku theme <= 1.8.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Otaku otaku allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Otaku: from n/a through <= 1.8.0.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-98 - Reserved
- 2025-09-05
- Published
- 2025-12-18 08:21 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:13 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/58xxx/CVE-2025-58896.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2025-58896 — Otaku <= 1.8.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-12-18 08:15:58 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 09:45:15 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.2 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0047 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 38.45% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-08-06
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-06 22:30 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-204176 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Dec 18, 2025, 7:21:54 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:13:49 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.2300
- Vendors
- AncoraThemes
- Products
-
Otaku (0 ≤1.8.0)Otaku (n/a ≤≤ 1.8.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-g973-3hcj-2cj8
ENISA description: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Otaku otaku allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Otaku: from n/a through <= 1.8.0.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| AncoraThemes | Otaku |
0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:ancorathemes:otaku:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
inclusion.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:18 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2025-58896
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:34 UTC |
Remediations (26)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:www.cvefind.com
CVE Find is a real-time vulnerability database indexing 398 230 security flaws ( CVE ) from MITRE, NVD, CISA KEV, CWE and CAPEC. 2766 new CVEs were published in the last 7 days. Data aggregated from: MITRE Corporation ( CVE , CWE, CAPEC), National Vulnerability Database - NIST (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), FIRST (EPSS).
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Access Microsoft Security Response Center's guide to address vulnerabilities, manage security risks, and keep your systems protected with the latest updates.
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
On September 16, 2026, the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (See What version of Office am I using?) How to get and install the update Method 1: Microsoft Update This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on ...
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5121768) is cumulative. It includes all improvements from previous security and non-security updates, along with an additional fix . Improvements This OOB update includes the following improvement: [System Performance] This update addresses an issue affecting a limited number of devices with an Intel ...
2026-09-26 09:32 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Otaku - Anime, Manga & K-Pop WordPress ThemeWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 13:34 UTC -
web:www.howtogeek.com
In this case, use your PC's built-in Windows Update troubleshooter to automatically find and fix issues with your updates. Only a little interaction is required from your end. To run that tool, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional Troubleshooters > Windows Update and click "Run the Troubleshooter".
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:isc.sans.edu
Users should prioritize patching these vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized code execution. Additionally, the Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE - 2025 -53779), a disclosed zero-day, requires high privileges to exploit but could lead to domain administrator access, necessitating careful monitoring and mitigation .
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:www.msn.com
Microsoft suggests the threat is being used in phishing attacks against vulnerable systems since successful exploitation requires local access to the PC.
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft has published 172 new vulnerabilities, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Windows 10 moves past the end of support, sort of. Critical RCE in Windows Server Update Service.
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:gbhackers.com
Microsoft has rolled out its August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes, addressing a total of 107 vulnerabilities across its ecosystem.
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) security updates to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code.
2026-05-22 14:42 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
May 2026's Patch Tuesday arrives with Microsoft addressing a fresh set of vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, reinforcing the ongoing need for timely patching in an increasingly threat-heavy…
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:betanews.com
Another month, another update for Windows which is problematic. This time around, it is the May 2026 Windows 11 security update - or the KB5089549 update.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Updated October 29, 2025 : CISA has updated this Alert to include revised information on vulnerable product identification, potential threat activity detections, and additional resources. Microsoft released an update to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability impacting Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) in Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 ), CVE - 2025 -59287
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:www.maketecheasier.com
Check out the latest Windows 11 and Windows 10 update problems and their solutions, as recommended by Microsoft experts.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.
2026-05-22 02:51 UTC
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