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CVE-2025-47453: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-47453cvecve-2025-47453
Published: Fri May 23 2025 (05/23/2025, 12:43:36 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: Xylus Themes
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 14:09:11 UTC

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.

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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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