CVE-2025-53244 HIGH

CVE-2025-53244: WordPress Magazine Elite Theme <= 1.2.4 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Unfoldwp
Product Magazine Elite
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 Elite magazine-elite allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Magazine Elite: from n/a through <= 1.2.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magazine Elite versions up to 1.2.4 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can result in complete compromise of the site, including data theft and malware installation. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.2.4 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication, potentially stealing data or installing malware.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise possible, including unauthorized access, data theft, and malware installation.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific conditions must be met to trigger the vulnerability.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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