CVE-2025-62055

Name: CVE-2025-62055
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-06T16:16:11.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-62055 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Academist academist.This issue affects Academist: from n/a through < 1.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Academist academist.This issue affects Academist: from n/a through < 1.3.

Metrics

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/academist/vulnerability/wordpress-academist-theme-1-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62055?

How severe is CVE-2025-62055?

CVE-2025-62055 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62055?

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Source: NVD / NIST