CVE-2025-62868Network attack vector

Unauthenticated local file inclusion via uncontrolled filename

Published Oct 24, 2025 · Updated Oct 24, 2025

PHP local file inclusion in Edge Themes Edge CPT 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files through network requests. The CNA states that an include or require filename is improperly controlled, but the affected PHP file, function, parameter, and validation failure are undisclosed. Successful exploitation exposes or executes server-side file content without authentication or user interaction, but the triggering request is undisclosed.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability0.44%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

PHP local file inclusion in Edge Themes Edge CPT 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files through network requests. The CNA states that an include or require filename is improperly controlled, but the affected PHP file, function, parameter, and validation failure are undisclosed. Successful exploitation exposes or executes server-side file content without authentication or user interaction, but the triggering request is undisclosed.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-62868
Published
Oct 24, 2025
Updated
Oct 24, 2025
Vendor
Edge Themes
Product
Edge CPT
Classifications
CWE-98, CAPEC-252, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 24, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Oct 24, 2025Record 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 <=1.4

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Edge Themes · Edge CPTversion=n/a <=1.4

Published CVSS scores

8.1PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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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