Is CVE-2025-52816 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-52816 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-52816 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-52816 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-52816?

CVE-2025-52816 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-52816

CWE-98Published: June 27, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in themehunk Zita zita allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Zita: from n/a through <= 1.6.5.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Zita theme for WordPress (up to version 1.6.5) is vulnerable to PHP Local File Inclusion. This allows an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. No patch is currently available.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Monitor for theme updates and apply them as soon as they are released.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-52816 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.