CVE-2025-67940: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Mikado-Themes Powerlift
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Powerlift powerlift allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Powerlift: from n/a through < 3.2.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-67940 affects Mikado-Themes Powerlift before version 3.2.1. It is caused by improper validation of filenames in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files by including unintended files on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or advisory is provided, users should monitor Mikado-Themes communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying web application firewall rules to block suspicious include/require requests may reduce risk.
CVE-2025-67940: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Mikado-Themes Powerlift
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Powerlift powerlift allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Powerlift: from n/a through < 3.2.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Mikado-Themes
Powerlift
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-67940 affects Mikado-Themes Powerlift before version 3.2.1. It is caused by improper validation of filenames in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files by including unintended files on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or advisory is provided, users should monitor Mikado-Themes communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying web application firewall rules to block suspicious include/require requests may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T10:00:06.384Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 697259144623b1157c7fae5b
Added to database: 01/22/2026, 17:06:28 UTC
Last enriched: 04/29/2026, 04:48:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:21:30 UTC
Views: 137
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