CVE-2025-53436 HIGH

CVE-2025-53436: WordPress Monki theme <= 2.0.5 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Bzotheme
Product Monki
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 18, 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 BZOTheme Monki monki allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Monki: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Monki by BZOTheme versions 2.0.5 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific technical conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. All versions up to 2.0.5 are affected.

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

Attackers can steal data, alter pages, or take the site offline without needing a user account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 18, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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