CVE-2025-68536 HIGH

CVE-2025-68536: WordPress Zota theme <= 1.3.14 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Thembay
Product Zota
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published February 20, 2026
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 thembay Zota zota allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Zota: from n/a through <= 1.3.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Zota versions up to 1.3.14 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 product and could compromise site integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption affecting site availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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