CVE-2025-48125 HIGH

CVE-2025-48125: WordPress WP Event Manager plugin <= 3.1.51 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Wp Event Manager
Product WP Event Manager
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 9, 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 WP Event Manager WP Event Manager wp-event-manager allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Event Manager: from n/a through <= 3.1.51.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Event Manager versions up to 3.1.51 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary PHP code on the site. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can lead to complete site compromise. No patch version is currently available; administrators should monitor for updates or consider alternative solutions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary PHP code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific conditions must be met (attack complexity is high).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated