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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-53247 is a high-severity file inclusion flaw in the WordPress BlogMarks theme up to 1.0.8. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files. The sources do not name a fixed version or confirm exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if BlogMarks is present on public sites. The business risk is site compromise or sensitive file exposure, but urgency depends on confirmed theme deployment because active exploitation is not evidenced in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is mapped to CWE-98: improper filename control for PHP include/require logic. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The bundle describes local file inclusion despite RFI wording.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress installations with the wpinterface BlogMarks theme installed at version 1.0.8 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or hosting configurations.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source claims active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remote and unauthenticated, but high complexity. No exploit mechanics are provided in the sources.
Researcher notes
The affected-version data is somewhat sparse: the narrative says through 1.0.8, while the affected object lists version 0 and defaultStatus unaffected. Validate against the Patchstack entry and local theme metadata before broad conclusions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the BlogMarks theme and recorded version.
- Remove or disable BlogMarks where version is 1.0.8 or earlier.
- Check wpinterface, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version.
- Prioritize exposed public sites and sites handling sensitive content.
- Review web logs for unusual requests to BlogMarks theme paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether BlogMarks is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record exact theme version from WordPress admin or filesystem metadata.
- Verify whether the theme remains active or merely installed.
- Check vendor or Patchstack status before marking remediation complete.
- Document compensating controls if removal is delayed.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.