CVE-2025-53430: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Etta
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Etta etta allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Etta: from n/a through <= 1.14.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in AncoraThemes Etta arises from improper validation of filenames in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion attacks. Affected versions include all up to 1.14.0. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution, data disclosure, and full system compromise. The high CVSS score indicates critical impacts on 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 restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from AncoraThemes. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2025-53430: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Etta
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Etta etta allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Etta: from n/a through <= 1.14.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in AncoraThemes Etta arises from improper validation of filenames in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion attacks. Affected versions include all up to 1.14.0. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution, data disclosure, and full system compromise. The high CVSS score indicates critical impacts on 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 restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from AncoraThemes. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-30T10:46:13.037Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6943b0394eb3efac366ff21b
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 7:41:45 AM
Last enriched: 5/2/2026, 2:32:56 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:15:06 AM
Views: 73
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