What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-48157?

CVE-2025-48157 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-48157?

CVE-2025-48157 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 8.1. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-48157?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-48157. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-48157?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

PHP CVE-2025-48157

HIGH

PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)

2025-08-20 audit@patchstack.com

LFI PHP Information Disclosure

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:07 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 20, 2025 - 08:15 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Michele Giorgi Formality allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects Formality: from n/a through 1.5.9.

AnalysisAI

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Michele Giorgi Formality allows PHP Local File Inclusion.5.9. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-98. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Michele Giorgi Formality allows PHP Local File Inclusion.5.9. Version information: through 1.5.9..

Affected ProductsAI

Michele Giorgi Formality.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.