CVE-2025-49889 HIGH

CVE-2025-49889: WordPress Edge CPT plugin <= 1.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Edge-Themes
Product Edge CPT
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 20, 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 Edge-Themes Edge CPT edge-cpt allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Edge CPT: from n/a through <= 1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Edge CPT versions 1.4 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can lead to complete site compromise. No patch is currently available; administrators should contact Edge-Themes for guidance or consider disabling the plugin.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary 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

August 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated