CVE-2025-53436: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in BZOTheme Monki
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in BZOTheme Monki monki allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Monki: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in BZOTheme Monki arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.0.5. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local file inclusion, which may allow attackers to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, and fully compromise the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the high CVSS score, the impact is severe.
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 restricting vulnerable functionality or applying temporary mitigations if documented by the vendor. Monitor official BZOTheme communications for updates.
CVE-2025-53436: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in BZOTheme Monki
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in BZOTheme Monki monki allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Monki: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in BZOTheme Monki arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.0.5. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local file inclusion, which may allow attackers to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, and fully compromise the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the high CVSS score, the impact is severe.
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 restricting vulnerable functionality or applying temporary mitigations if documented by the vendor. Monitor official BZOTheme communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-30T10:46:13.038Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6943b03a4eb3efac366ff241
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 7:41:46 AM
Last enriched: 5/2/2026, 2:33:20 AM
Last updated: 5/4/2026, 10:14:15 PM
Views: 65
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