CVE-2025-52816 HIGH

CVE-2025-52816: WordPress Zita theme <= 1.6.5 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Themehunk
Product Zita
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 27, 2025
Last update May 12, 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 themehunk Zita zita allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Zita: from n/a through <= 1.6.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Zita versions up to 1.6.5 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 or user interaction. The exact attack vector is not fully documented in available metadata.

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

Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption depending on attacker intent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access and high technical skill; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 27, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated