CVE-2025-53567: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in nK Ghost Kit
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in nK Ghost Kit ghostkit allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ghost Kit: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-53567 affects the nK Ghost Kit plugin for WordPress, allowing improper control over filenames used in PHP include/require statements. This leads to a Local File Inclusion vulnerability, enabling attackers to include local files on the server. The vulnerability is present in versions up to 3.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of sensitive files, code execution, and potentially full system compromise. The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-53567: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in nK Ghost Kit
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in nK Ghost Kit ghostkit allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ghost Kit: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-53567 affects the nK Ghost Kit plugin for WordPress, allowing improper control over filenames used in PHP include/require statements. This leads to a Local File Inclusion vulnerability, enabling attackers to include local files on the server. The vulnerability is present in versions up to 3.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of sensitive files, code execution, and potentially full system compromise. The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-03T14:50:56.330Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68a584b8ad5a09ad0002e3c2
Added to database: 8/20/2025, 8:18:00 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:34:16 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:20:55 AM
Views: 181
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