CVE-2025-49359 HIGH

CVE-2025-49359: WordPress ShieldGroup theme <= 2.13 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Ancorathemes
Product ShieldGroup
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 18, 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 AncoraThemes ShieldGroup shieldgroup allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ShieldGroup: from n/a through <= 2.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ShieldGroup versions 2.13 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the site, including the ability to read, modify, or delete data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 18, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated