CVE-2025-53449CWE-98

WordPress Convex theme <= 1.11 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A careless filename could let an attacker include files they shouldn't! This PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in Axiomthemes Convex could lead to serious security issues. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant that allows customers to order off the menu without checking if the dish is really available; you could end up serving something toxic that wasn't meant to be on the plate at all! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data and taking control of the entire application. This is absolutely devastating for any business relying on the affected version of Convex, allowing hackers to infiltrate and wreak havoc without any authentication checks. 🚨

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that allows customers to order off the menu without checking if the dish is really available; you could end up serving something toxic that wasn't meant to be on the plate at all! This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in the include/require statements of PHP, allowing attackers to manipulate file paths and include local files, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data and taking control of the entire application. This is absolutely devastating for any business relying on the affected version of Convex, allowing hackers to infiltrate and wreak havoc without any authentication checks. 🚨 To mitigate this vulnerability, update Convex to version 1.12 or later immediately. Additionally, ensure robust input validation and restrict file inclusion paths to prevent unauthorized access. Double-check your configurations to keep your environment secure! 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to locking down your application and enhancing security! 🌟

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 · 41.9th 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 Convex theme <= 1.11 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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