CVE-2025-54700
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Makeaholic Theme <= 1.8.4 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeMove Makeaholic makeaholic allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Makeaholic: from n/a through <= 1.8.4.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-98 - Reserved
- 2025-07-28
- Published
- 2025-08-14 12:34 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:13 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/54xxx/CVE-2025-54700.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2025-54700 — Makeaholic <= 1.8.4 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-08-14 11:15:51 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 09:40:33 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.2 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0036 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 28.30% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-30
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-06-30 15:12 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-24694 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Aug 14, 2025, 10:34:55 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:13:34 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1600
- Vendors
- ThemeMove
- Products
-
Makeaholic (0 ≤1.8.4)Makeaholic (n/a ≤1.8.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-9h37-cj8f-m493
ENISA description: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeMove Makeaholic makeaholic allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Makeaholic: from n/a through <= 1.8.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThemeMove | Makeaholic |
0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:thememove:makeaholic:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/98.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2025-54700 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2025-24694 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-54700 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7053978d-4780-4532-b504-265b60d1911c?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/makeaholic/vulnerability/wordpress-makeaholic-theme-1-8-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
inclusion.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2025-54700
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:35 UTC |
Remediations (28)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
Explore the latest vulnerabilities and security issues in the CVE database
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:catalog.update.microsoft.com
Welcome to the Microsoft Update Catalog site. We want your feedback! Visit our newsgroup or send us an email to provide us with your thoughts and suggestions. To get started using the site, enter in your search terms in the Search box above or visit our FAQ for search tips.
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
Microsoft patched 107 CVEs in its August 2025 Patch Tuesday release, with 13 rated critical, 91 rated as important, one rated as moderate and one rated as low. This month's update includes patches for:
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:www.cvefind.com
CVE Find is a real-time vulnerability database indexing 396 899 security flaws ( CVE ) from MITRE, NVD, CISA KEV, CWE and CAPEC. 3013 new CVEs were published in the last 7 days. Data aggregated from: MITRE Corporation ( CVE , CWE, CAPEC), National Vulnerability Database - NIST (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), FIRST (EPSS).
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Learning path Learn how Microsoft supports secure software development as part of a cybersecurity solution - Training Secure software development means integrating security into each phase of your development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to maintenance. Microsoft provides many services that can help you develop more secure code and deploy a more secure application in the cloud. This ...
2026-09-24 05:56 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Makeaholic - Beauty Cosmetics WordPress ThemeWordfence
Update to version 1.8.5, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 13:35 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
As cybersecurity threats evolve, Microsoft's October 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers one of the most comprehensive security updates of the year. Here's a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited vulnerabilities ...
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:fieldeffect.com
Microsoft's October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 175 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days under active exploitation and eight critical flaws requiring urgent patching.
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:www.elevenforum.com
Microsoft December 2025 Security Updates This release consists of the following 57 Microsoft CVEs : Tag CVE Base Score CVSS Vector Exploitability FAQs? Workarounds? Mitigations ? Windows PowerShell CVE - 2025 -54100 Windows Projected File System CVE - 2025 -55233 Windows Storage VSP Driver...
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft has published 172 new vulnerabilities, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Windows 10 moves past the end of support, sort of. Critical RCE in Windows Server Update Service.
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft rolled out its October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a staggering 172 vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, including four zero-day flaws, of which two are actively exploited in the wild.
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:lifehacker.com
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update for December is here, and Windows users should ensure their machines are updated as soon as possible to fix three zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 14:32 UTC -
web:www.pcmag.com
Microsoft suggests the threat is being used in phishing attacks against vulnerable systems since successful exploitation requires local access to the PC.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Information Technology Laboratory National Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:redmondmag.com
Microsoft this week released one of the largest Patch Tuesday bundles in its history, delivering fixes for 163 new Microsoft CVEs in a month that includes three zero-days and eight Critical-rated ...
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.forbes.com
Microsoft has confirmed that SharePoint Server is under mass global attack. Breaking: An emergency patch has now been released — update immediately.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:unit42.paloaltonetworks.com
Details of the Vulnerabilities CVE - 2025 -49704 and CVE - 2025 -49706 are a critical set of vulnerabilities that impact Microsoft SharePoint, allowing unauthenticated threat actors to access functionality that's normally restricted. When chained together, they allow an attacker to run arbitrary commands on vulnerable instances of Microsoft SharePoint. Active attacks are targeting on-premises ...
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, tracked as CVE - 2025 -53770 and CVE - 2025 -53771, have been actively exploited since at least July 18th, with no patch available and at least ...
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
. For more information see MAR-251132.c1.v1 Exploitation of SharePoint Vulnerabilities and CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report Associated with Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities. Update (07/31/ 2025 ): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and details regarding mitigations related to the IIS server. Update (07 ...
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.neowin.net
Microsoft has released detailed guidance regarding the SharePoint Server security vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild, including the critical "CVE‑2025‑53770".
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2025-54700.json.
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