CVE-2025-52716 HIGH

CVE-2025-52716: WordPress WP REST Cache <= 2025.1.0 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Acato
Product WP REST Cache
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 14, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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 Acato WP REST Cache wp-rest-cache allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP REST Cache: from n/a through <= 2025.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP REST Cache versions up to 2025.1.0 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires network access and user interaction—typically the victim must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site.

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 could be exposed, content could be altered, or the site could go offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access and user interaction required (victim must click a link or visit a page).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated