PHP Remote File Inclusion Flaw in Acato WP REST Cache by Acato
CVE-2025-52716

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-52716?

A vulnerability exists in the Acato WP REST Cache plugin that allows for improper control over the filename used in include or require statements. This flaw leads to PHP local file inclusion, which poses significant security risks by enabling unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server. Affected versions range from n/a to 2025.1.0, necessitating immediate attention to secure installations and prevent potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

WP REST Cache 0 <= 2025.1.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LVT-tholv2k (Patchstack Alliance)
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