PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez
CVE-2025-53198

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Houzez
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-53198?

A vulnerability exists in the Favethemes Houzez product due to improper control of filename parameters within the PHP program, allowing for unauthorized local file inclusion. This issue, found in versions up to and including 4.0.4, could enable attackers to execute malicious code by manipulating include or require statements. Users are advised to ensure their installations are updated to protect against this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Houzez <= 4.0.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/houzez/vu...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tran Nguyen Bao Khanh (VCI - VNPT Cyber Immunity) (Patchstack Alliance)
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