CVE-2025-60053: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes MaxCube
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes MaxCube maxcube allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MaxCube: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-60053 affects AncoraThemes MaxCube up to version 1.3.1 and is caused by improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include/require statements. This allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive files. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to Local File Inclusion. This can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the server running MaxCube versions up to 1.3.1. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any available workarounds from the vendor. Monitor official AncoraThemes channels for updates.
CVE-2025-60053: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes MaxCube
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes MaxCube maxcube allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MaxCube: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-60053 affects AncoraThemes MaxCube up to version 1.3.1 and is caused by improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include/require statements. This allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive files. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to Local File Inclusion. This can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the server running MaxCube versions up to 1.3.1. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any available workarounds from the vendor. Monitor official AncoraThemes channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-25T15:19:32.566Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6943b0494eb3efac366ffa8d
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 7:42:01 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:57:49 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 2:35:59 PM
Views: 71
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