axiomthemes Towny Plugin up to 1.16 on WordPress filename control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in axiomthemes Towny Plugin up to 1.16 on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to filename control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-58889. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in axiomthemes Towny Plugin up to 1.16 on WordPress and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Towny towny allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Towny: from n/a through <= 1.16.

The weakness was presented by Bonds. The advisory is available at vdp.patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-58889 since 09/05/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/18/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Filename control
CWE: CWE-98
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/05/2025 CVE reserved
12/18/2025 +104 days Advisory disclosed
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vdp.patchstack.com
Researcher: Bonds
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-58889 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-58889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337198

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2025 09:05
Changes: 12/18/2025 09:05 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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