CVE-2025-49252 HIGH

CVE-2025-49252: WordPress Besa theme <= 2.3.8 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Thembay
Product Besa
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 17, 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 thembay Besa besa allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Besa: from n/a through <= 2.3.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Besa versions 2.3.8 and earlier contain a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw over the network without authentication to run arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the server without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the Besa application and underlying server; data theft, malware installation, or service disruption.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the affected Besa instance; specific attack conditions must be met.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 17, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated