CVE-2025-59550CWE-98

CVE-2025-59550

High · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability lurks in DesignerVily Xcare versions below 6.5, allowing attackers to sneak in dodgy files like a crafty delivery slipping a package past security! 📦 This is like a restaurant that accepts any delivery without checking the contents—an unscrupulous chef could end up with a surprise ingredient that ruins the whole dish! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could take control of the server, potentially stealing sensitive data or manipulating the entire application. Imagine a stranger walking into your kitchen and cooking whatever they want! This could lead to data breaches and a serious loss of trust.

Put simply

This is like a restaurant that accepts any delivery without checking the contents—an unscrupulous chef could end up with a surprise ingredient that ruins the whole dish! 🍽️ The vulnerability arises from improper control of filename inputs in PHP's include/require statements, allowing unauthorized file access within server directories. If an attacker crafts a suitable file path, they can include malicious scripts from the server or remote locations.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of the server, potentially stealing sensitive data or manipulating the entire application. Imagine a stranger walking into your kitchen and cooking whatever they want! This could lead to data breaches and a serious loss of trust. To safeguard your environment, patch to version 6.5 or later immediately. Additionally, audit your code to ensure strict validation on any file inputs to prevent unauthorized access. Don't forget to monitor your logs for any suspicious activity! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your application 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
0.00519 · 43.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress Xcare theme < 6.5 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5