CVE-2025-62053 HIGH

CVE-2025-62053: WordPress Houzez theme < 4.2.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Favethemes
Product Houzez
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published November 6, 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 favethemes Houzez houzez.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through < 4.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Houzez versions 4.2.0 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 patched version.

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

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; no authentication required, but exploitation requires specific conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated