Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-53248 affects the WordPress Magazine theme package eximious-magazine up to version 1.2.2. A vulnerable site may allow local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive files or affecting site integrity and availability. The source bundle rates this high severity with CVSS 8.1.
Executive priority
Handle as high priority for any public WordPress site using this theme. The potential business impact includes sensitive file exposure, site compromise risk, and service disruption, but the evidence provided does not show confirmed exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The reported impact is PHP local file inclusion in unfoldwp Magazine/eximious-magazine through 1.2.2, with network access, no privileges, and no user interaction required, but high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the unfoldwp Magazine theme, package eximious-magazine, at version 1.2.2 or earlier. The bundle does not identify WordPress core, other themes, or plugins as affected.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle says this CVE is not in KEV and does not cite active exploitation. Treat it as a serious internet-exposed WordPress risk, but do not assume exploitation without additional evidence from vendor, telemetry, or incident data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: CVE metadata and a Patchstack VDB reference. No patch version, workaround, proof of exploitation, or technical root-cause detail is included in the bundle. Avoid assuming affected code paths or exploitability beyond the stated LFI issue.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the eximious-magazine/Magazine theme and exact version.
- Check the CVE and Patchstack entries for current vendor remediation guidance.
- Update, replace, or remove the theme if vendor guidance confirms a safe version.
- Prioritize public, high-value, and administratively sensitive WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm affected theme presence and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare installed versions against the reported affected range through 1.2.2.
- Review web and application logs for unusual file access or include-related errors.
- Document whether each site is affected, mitigated, or awaiting vendor guidance.
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.