CVE-2025-48290 HIGH

CVE-2025-48290: WordPress Kinsley theme <= 3.4.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Bslthemes
Product Kinsley
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published November 6, 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 bslthemes Kinsley kinsley allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kinsley: from n/a through <= 3.4.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Kinsley versions up to 3.4.4 contain a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code on the site without authentication. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to trigger but can lead to complete site compromise, including data theft and malware installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the site and take full control of it.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install malware, or redirect visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required, but attack complexity is high.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated