CVE-2025-53440 HIGH

CVE-2025-53440: WordPress Confidant theme <= 1.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product Confidant
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 2, 2026
Last update June 2, 2026
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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 Axiomthemes Confidant allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects Confidant: from n/a through 1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Axiomthemes Confidant versions up to 1.4 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no authentication or user interaction. The exact attack vector is unclear due to incomplete CWE classification. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.4 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or site downtime possible without user action.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; high attack complexity (specific conditions required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 2, 2026 CVE published
June 2, 2026 Record updated