CVE-2025-31097 HIGH

CVE-2025-31097: WordPress Material Dashboard plugin <= 1.4.5 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Hossein
Product Material Dashboard
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published April 1, 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 Hossein Material Dashboard material-dashboard allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Material Dashboard: from n/a through <= 1.4.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Material Dashboard versions up to 1.4.5 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication. The vulnerability affects the core dashboard functionality and could compromise site integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or cause the dashboard to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers could access confidential information, alter dashboard data, or disrupt dashboard availability without needing a user account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; no authentication required; attack requires high technical complexity.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 1, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated