CVE-2025-53453: WordPress Hygia theme <= 1.16 - 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 Hygia hygia allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Hygia: from n/a through <= 1.16.
Affected Software
2 affected components
wordpress/hygia<=1.16
axiomthemes Hygia Wordpress<=1.16
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
Nov 30, 58290
Event
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-53453?
CVE-2025-53453 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local file inclusion, which can compromise the security of the WordPress site.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-53453?
The fix for CVE-2025-53453 is to update the Hygia theme to a version higher than 1.16.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-53453?
CVE-2025-53453 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, leading to data leaks or modification.
4
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53453?
CVE-2025-53453 affects all Hygia theme versions equal to or below 1.16.
5
Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-53453?
The vendor for CVE-2025-53453 is AxiomThemes, the developers of the Hygia WordPress theme.