CVE-2025-68546 HIGH

CVE-2025-68546: WordPress Nika theme <= 1.2.14 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Thembay
Product Nika
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 23, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 Nika nika allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Nika: from n/a through <= 1.2.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Nika versions 1.2.14 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity. An attacker must be logged in to exploit it. Update to a version newer than 1.2.14 to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service availability on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can access confidential information, alter site data, or cause downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be authenticated with low-level user privileges and have network access.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 23, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated