What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4524?

CVE-2025-4524 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-4524?

Organizations using all face critical risk from CVE-2025-4524, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-4524?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-4524. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-4524?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running all and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

PHP CVE-2025-4524

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-05-21 security@wordfence.com

Information Disclosure PHP RCE WordPress Path Traversal

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 29, 2026 - 20:22 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:43 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 21, 2025 - 20:24 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 21, 2025 - 07:16 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Madara - Responsive and modern WordPress theme for manga sites theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.2 via the 'template' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

AnalysisAI

The Madara - Responsive and modern WordPress theme for manga sites theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.2 via the 'template' parameter. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The Madara - Responsive and modern WordPress theme for manga sites theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.2 via the 'template' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.