CVE-2025-49360: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Militarology
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Militarology militarology allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Militarology: from n/a through <= 1.0.15.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-49360 affects the AncoraThemes Militarology WordPress theme (versions up to 1.0.15). It is caused by improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include or require statements, which leads to a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. This allows an attacker to include files from the local filesystem, potentially executing arbitrary code or accessing sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix is currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the Militarology theme. Given the high CVSS score (8.1), the impact is considered severe. However, no active exploitation has been reported so far.
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 affected theme to mitigate risk. Monitor official AncoraThemes communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-49360: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Militarology
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Militarology militarology allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Militarology: from n/a through <= 1.0.15.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-49360 affects the AncoraThemes Militarology WordPress theme (versions up to 1.0.15). It is caused by improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include or require statements, which leads to a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. This allows an attacker to include files from the local filesystem, potentially executing arbitrary code or accessing sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix is currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the Militarology theme. Given the high CVSS score (8.1), the impact is considered severe. However, no active exploitation has been reported so far.
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 affected theme to mitigate risk. Monitor official AncoraThemes communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-04T09:42:41.320Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6943b0354eb3efac366fee3b
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 7:41:41 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:28:39 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:30:48 AM
Views: 66
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