Vulnerability · Published Dec 18, 2025 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2025-64223WordPress PenNews theme < 6.7.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in PenNews from PenciDesign. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 43% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 57.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in PenciDesign PenNews pennews allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects PenNews: from n/a through < 6.7.3.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PenciDesign | PenNews | 0 – through 6.7.3 |
Weakness: CWE-98 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H