CVE-2025-4524
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
16.5%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
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 ty
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 5/21/2025
- Last Modified
- 4/29/2026
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-52487
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-4524?
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 ty
Is CVE-2025-4524 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-4524 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 16.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-4524?
CVE-2025-4524 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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