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CVE-2025-53204: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ovatheme eventlist

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-53204cvecve-2025-53204
Published: Wed Aug 20 2025 (08/20/2025, 08:03:20 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ovatheme
Product: eventlist

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ovatheme eventlist eventlist allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects eventlist: from n/a through <= 1.9.2.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 16:14:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

The ovatheme eventlist plugin versions up to 1.9.2 suffer from an improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements, resulting in a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. This allows attackers to potentially include local files on the server, which can lead to code execution or information disclosure. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without authentication but requires high attack complexity. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary local files on the affected server, potentially leading to full compromise of the system, data leakage, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

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 plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-06-27T10:27:45.005Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68a584b7ad5a09ad0002e37b

Added to database: 8/20/2025, 8:17:59 AM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:14:59 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:07:52 PM

Views: 62

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