CVE-2025-53567 HIGH

CVE-2025-53567: WordPress Ghost Kit <= 3.4.1 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Nk
Product Ghost Kit
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 20, 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 nK Ghost Kit ghostkit allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ghost Kit: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ghost Kit versions up to 3.4.1 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the plugin and could compromise site integrity and confidentiality.

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

Site data could be exposed, content could be altered, or the site could go offline without warning.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; no authentication required; attack requires high technical complexity.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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