CVE-2025-67981 HIGH

CVE-2025-67981: WordPress Besa theme <= 2.3.15 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Thembay
Product Besa
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published February 20, 2026
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 thembay Besa besa allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Besa: from n/a through <= 2.3.15.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Besa versions 2.3.15 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized access to sensitive data, content modification, or service disruption on affected Besa installations.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access and high technical complexity to exploit; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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