CVE-2025-2294 Kubio AI Page Builder <= 2.5.1 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Kubio AI Page Builder plugin to execute arbitrary PHP code or read sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-2294?
CVE-2025-2294 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in extendthemes Kubio AI Page Builder, published on 28 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Kubio AI Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1 via thekubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2294?
How do I fix CVE-2025-2294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2294 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-2294 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-2294 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 8 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fp6-h7xc-pjf2.