CVE-2025-24690 HIGH

CVE-2025-24690: WordPress Formality Plugin <= 1.5.7 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Michele Giorgi
Product Formality
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 26, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Michele Giorgi Formality formality allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Formality: from n/a through <= 1.5.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Formality versions up to 1.5.7 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the affected system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the server without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the server and all data; attacker can steal credentials, modify content, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the vulnerable Formality instance; specific attack conditions must be met.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 26, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated