CVE-2025-52716: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Acato WP REST Cache
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Acato WP REST Cache wp-rest-cache allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP REST Cache: from n/a through <= 2025.1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Acato WP REST Cache WordPress plugin contains a vulnerability (CVE-2025-52716) due to improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in a local file inclusion issue. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 2025.1.0. Exploitation could allow attackers to include local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, which may expose sensitive files or enable further attacks compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability if exploited.
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 REST Cache plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-52716: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Acato WP REST Cache
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Acato WP REST Cache wp-rest-cache allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP REST Cache: from n/a through <= 2025.1.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Acato WP REST Cache WordPress plugin contains a vulnerability (CVE-2025-52716) due to improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in a local file inclusion issue. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 2025.1.0. Exploitation could allow attackers to include local files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure or code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, which may expose sensitive files or enable further attacks compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability if exploited.
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 REST Cache plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-19T10:02:14.560Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 689dbee4ad5a09ad0059e63c
Added to database: 8/14/2025, 10:48:04 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:00:57 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:09:33 PM
Views: 80
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