What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Madara – Responsive and modern WordPress theme for manga sites theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.2 via the 'template' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Madara WordPress theme contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the site. No user interaction is required. An attacker can exploit this over the network to gain full control of the site's filesystem, including WordPress configuration files containing database credentials.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete any file on the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of site files, database credentials, and user data; site takeover possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 21, 2025
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated
