CVE-2025-53248 HIGH

CVE-2025-53248: WordPress Magazine Theme <= 1.2.2 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Unfoldwp
Product Magazine
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 eximious-magazine allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Magazine: from n/a through <= 1.2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magazine versions 1.2.2 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 1.2.2.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary code on the site and gain full control over data and functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site, including data theft, malware injection, and service disruption.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required, but exploitation requires specific conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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