CVE-2025-67523CWE-98

CVE-2025-67523

High · published December 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky flaw in trippleS Exhibz could let a PHP file inclusion attack lead to catastrophic data leaks! 📂💥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant allowing guests to order dishes by just saying any name without verifying if it's on the menu — it means anyone could end up with a surprise dish! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include any file from the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access to critical system files or even executing malicious scripts, putting your entire application at risk!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant allowing guests to order dishes by just saying any name without verifying if it's on the menu — it means anyone could end up with a surprise dish! This PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the Include/Require statements by providing malicious filenames, letting them access local files on the server without proper validation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include any file from the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access to critical system files or even executing malicious scripts, putting your entire application at risk! Update trippleS Exhibz to version 3.0.10 or higher to close this security gap. Additionally, ensure all file paths are validated and sanitized to prevent unauthorized file access. Consistently review your code for similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your application like a pro! 🛡️✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00445 · 37.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-09T21:18Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 14:13Z
    WordPress Exhibz theme <= 3.0.9 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5