CVE-2025-53448 HIGH

CVE-2025-53448: WordPress Rally theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product Rally
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 18, 2025
Last update April 28, 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 Rally rally allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Rally: from n/a through <= 1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Rally versions 1.1 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the site's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of site data, functionality, and server resources if exploited.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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