CVE-2025-52808: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-52808 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability discovered in the RealtyElite WordPress theme versions up to 1.0.0. The vulnerability was reported by Tran Nguyen Bao Khanh from VCI - VNPT Cyber Immunity on May 11, 2025, and was publicly disclosed on June 25, 2025. The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability that allows PHP Local File Inclusion (Patchstack).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program). It requires no authentication to exploit and can be triggered remotely (Patchstack).

This Local File Inclusion vulnerability could allow malicious actors to include and access local files on the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information. Of particular concern is the potential access to files containing credentials, such as database configurations, which could lead to complete database compromise depending on the server configuration (Patchstack).

The vulnerability is considered highly dangerous and is expected to become mass exploited. It can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly concerning. Attackers typically automate attacks against such vulnerabilities to compromise as many websites as possible before patches are applied (Patchstack).

Currently, there is no official fix available for this vulnerability. However, Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate the issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available. Website owners are advised to implement mitigation measures immediately (Patchstack).