CVE-2025-49994Network attack vector

Unauthenticated local file inclusion via undisclosed input

Published Jan 22, 2026 · Updated Jan 22, 2026

Local file inclusion in OvaTheme Athens 1.1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local server files without authentication. The published record does not identify the vulnerable PHP file, request parameter, or include/require call that accepts attacker-controlled input. Network access to a WordPress site using the theme is sufficient; the documented consequence is PHP local file inclusion, while specific file-read or code-execution effects remain undisclosed.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.55%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Local file inclusion in OvaTheme Athens 1.1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local server files without authentication. The published record does not identify the vulnerable PHP file, request parameter, or include/require call that accepts attacker-controlled input. Network access to a WordPress site using the theme is sufficient; the documented consequence is PHP local file inclusion, while specific file-read or code-execution effects remain undisclosed.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-49994
Published
Jan 22, 2026
Updated
Jan 22, 2026
Vendor
OvaTheme
Product
Athens
Classifications
CWE-98, CAPEC-252, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 22, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 22, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=<= 1.1.6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

OvaTheme · Athensversion=n/a <=<= 1.1.6

Published CVSS scores

9.8CISACVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
CAPEC-252PHP Local File Inclusion
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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