CVE-2025-49942 HIGH

CVE-2025-49942: WordPress Gardis theme <= 1.2.13 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Ancorathemes
Product Gardis
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 Gardis gardis allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Gardis: from n/a through <= 1.2.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Gardis versions up to 1.2.13 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the product and could compromise site integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site data confidentiality and integrity compromised; potential service disruption depending on attacker intent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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