CVE-2025-48157 HIGH

CVE-2025-48157: WordPress Formality <= 1.5.9 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Michele Giorgi
Product Formality
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 20, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 <= 1.5.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Formality versions up to 1.5.9 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 functionality of the product and could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected installations.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption possible without user authentication.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated