CVE-2025-49405 Details
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a before 4.1.4.
A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Houzez theme, affecting versions through 4.1.1. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion that could be exploited for local file inclusion instead.
Users are advised to update the WordPress Houzez theme to version 4.1.4 or later. Patchstack has also issued a virtual patch to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Aug 28, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 28, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/houzez/vulnerability/wordpress-houzez-theme-4-1-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-98 | Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| favethemes Houzez | <= 4.1.1 (semver) |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 30, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 28, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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