CVE-2025-48293 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-48293: WordPress Geo Mashup plugin <= 1.13.16 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Dylan Kuhn
Product Geo Mashup
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 14, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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 Dylan Kuhn Geo Mashup geo-mashup allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Geo Mashup: from n/a through <= 1.13.16.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Geo Mashup versions 1.13.16 and earlier contain a remote code execution vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker on the network can exploit this without user interaction to run arbitrary code, read sensitive data, or disrupt the site. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the product's core functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site, read all data, or take it offline without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site and all data; attacker gains full control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated