CVE-2025-53227 HIGH

CVE-2025-53227: WordPress Magazine Saga Theme <= 1.2.7 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Unfoldwp
Product Magazine Saga
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 28, 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 unfoldwp Magazine Saga magazine-saga allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Magazine Saga: from n/a through <= 1.2.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magazine Saga versions up to 1.2.7 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on the site. The attack requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the affected WordPress installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site and take full control of it.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware installation, and defacement.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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