The-Wound - LFI (CVE-2025-2558)
Description
The-Wound WordPress theme through 0.0.1 does not validate some parameters before using them to generate paths passed to include function/s, allowing unauthenticated users to perform LFI attacks and download arbitrary file from the server
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2025-2558 is a high-severity vulnerability in the The-Wound WordPress theme up to version 0.0.1, where improper validation of parameters allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit local file inclusion (LFI). This flaw can be leveraged to download arbitrary files from the server, potentially exposing sensitive information and configuration data to remote attackers.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 22nd of May 2026.
CrowdSec has not observed any significant exploitation activity targeting CVE-2025-2558 across its network. As a result, no community-driven trend analysis is available for this vulnerability at this time.
Attackers exploit the endpoint /wp-content/themes/the-wound/force_download.php by manipulating the file parameter to include sensitive files such as ../../../wp-config.php or /etc/passwd, enabling local file inclusion and potential information disclosure.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2025-04-24 |
| Rule Released | 2026-05-22 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2026-08-18 |