CVE-2025-49313 HIGH

CVE-2025-49313: WordPress BRW plugin <= 1.8.6 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Ovatheme
Product BRW
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 6, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 ovatheme BRW ova-brw allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects BRW: from n/a through <= 1.8.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BRW versions up to 1.8.6 contain a flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and specific conditions to exploit, but does not require user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.8.6 as soon as possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service availability on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise data confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and network access; specific conditions must be met to trigger the flaw.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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