CVE-2025-47453: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import wp-smart-import allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Smart Import plugin for WordPress, developed by Xylus Themes, contains a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47453. This vulnerability arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling a Local File Inclusion (LFI) attack. The affected versions include all versions up to 1.1.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include and execute local files on the affected server, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no known exploits reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Smart Import plugin if it is not essential. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently provided.
CVE-2025-47453: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import wp-smart-import allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Smart Import plugin for WordPress, developed by Xylus Themes, contains a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47453. This vulnerability arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling a Local File Inclusion (LFI) attack. The affected versions include all versions up to 1.1.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include and execute local files on the affected server, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no known exploits reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Smart Import plugin if it is not essential. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-07T09:38:40.260Z
- Cisa Enriched
- false
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68306f8e0acd01a2492723fb
Added to database: 5/23/2025, 12:52:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:09:11 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:57:08 AM
Views: 77
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