CVE-2025-53447CWE-98

WordPress Assembly theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty oversight in axiomthemes Assembly lets attackers pull local files just like a sneaky waiter could serve an off-menu item! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef can whip up anything in the kitchen without checking the menu; if the waiter knows how to ask, they could get a secret recipe! This vulnerability allows attackers to access files on the server that should be off-limits, just like the chef’s hidden notes. An attacker could exploit this flaw to read sensitive information like configuration files or even the entire database. This could lead to data leaks, allowing malicious actors to compromise user data or gain unauthorized access to the server. The consequences can be absolutely devastating if sensitive data is leaked!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef can whip up anything in the kitchen without checking the menu; if the waiter knows how to ask, they could get a secret recipe! This vulnerability allows attackers to access files on the server that should be off-limits, just like the chef’s hidden notes. This vulnerability stems from an improper control of filenames for include/require statements in the PHP program. It allows for local file inclusion, where an attacker can manipulate the input to include files from the server's filesystem.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to read sensitive information like configuration files or even the entire database. This could lead to data leaks, allowing malicious actors to compromise user data or gain unauthorized access to the server. The consequences can be absolutely devastating if sensitive data is leaked! To secure your system, patch axiomthemes Assembly to version 1.1.1 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, review the application's include mechanisms to ensure that user input is sanitized and properly validated. Don't let those sneaky files slip through! You got this! With these steps, you’ll tighten up your security and keep the kitchen (and server) safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00535 · 44.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-18T07:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 07:21Z
    WordPress Assembly theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5