CVE-2025-53448CWE-98

WordPress Rally theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A single misstep in handling filenames opens the door to Remote File Inclusion in Axiomthemes Rally! 🚪💥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can pull ingredients from anywhere in the kitchen without checking the orders—if they grab something toxic, it could ruin dinner for everyone! 🍽️ With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially include malicious files that compromise your server, allowing them to execute arbitrary code and gain control over your application. It’s like an unexpected guest sneaking into your kitchen and swapping out your delicious main course for something disastrous! 😱 The risk here is significant, especially because it impacts users running Rally version 1.1 and below.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can pull ingredients from anywhere in the kitchen without checking the orders—if they grab something toxic, it could ruin dinner for everyone! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper control over filenames in include/require statements, allowing attackers to manipulate file paths and access unauthorized files on the server. Basically, if the application doesn’t validate the filenames correctly, it’s like leaving the pantry door wide open!

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially include malicious files that compromise your server, allowing them to execute arbitrary code and gain control over your application. It’s like an unexpected guest sneaking into your kitchen and swapping out your delicious main course for something disastrous! 😱 The risk here is significant, especially because it impacts users running Rally version 1.1 and below. To mitigate this risk, immediately update Rally to the latest version to ensure filename controls are properly implemented. Additionally, audit your existing code to ensure all include/require statements validate input properly to block any unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be the security hero of your codebase in no time! 🦸‍♂️🌟

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
0.00499 · 41.8th 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 Rally theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5