Houzez Plugin up to 4.1.x on WordPress file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Houzez Plugin up to 4.1.x on WordPress. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-62053. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Houzez Plugin up to 4.1.x on WordPress. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in favethemes Houzez houzez.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through < 4.2.0.

The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-62053. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 4.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Houzez Plugin 4.2.0

Timelineinfo

10/29/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/08/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-62053 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-62053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330462

Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2025 18:54
Updated: 11/08/2025 20:49
Changes: 10/29/2025 18:54 (51), 11/08/2025 20:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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