How severe is CVE-2025-39463?

CVE-2025-39463 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-39463 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-39463?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-39463 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-39463 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38030.

When was CVE-2025-39463 published?

CVE-2025-39463 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-39463

CVE-2025-39463 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-38030
Weakness: CWE-98
Published: 2025-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Select-Themes Dessau dessau allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dessau: from n/a through < 1.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-39463?: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Select-Themes Dessau dessau allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dessau: from n/a through < 1.9.
How severe is CVE-2025-39463?: CVE-2025-39463 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-39463 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-39463?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-39463 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-39463 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38030.
When was CVE-2025-39463 published?: CVE-2025-39463 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/dessau/vulnerability/wordpress-dessau-theme-1-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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