CVE-2025-53442: WordPress Rentic theme <= 1.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Published Dec 18, 2025
·Updated
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Rentic rentic allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Rentic: from n/a through <= 1.1.
Affected Software
2 affected components
WordPress/Rentic<=1.1
axiomthemes Rentic Wordpress<=1.1
Event History
Dec 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-53442?
CVE-2025-53442 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-53442?
To fix CVE-2025-53442, update the AxiomThemes Rentic theme to a version later than 1.1.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53442?
CVE-2025-53442 is an improper control of filename for include/require statement vulnerability in PHP.
4
Which versions of Rentic are affected by CVE-2025-53442?
CVE-2025-53442 affects Rentic versions up to and including 1.1.
5
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2025-53442?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-53442 to execute arbitrary PHP code by including local files.