CVE-2025-26909
WordPress Hide My WP Ghost plugin <= 5.4.01 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through 5.4.01.
INFO
Published Date :
March 27, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 25, 2025, 8:47 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Hide My WP Ghost plugin to the latest version.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-26909 has a 3 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wpplugins:hide_my_wp_ghost:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.4.02 Added Reference Type Patchstack: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/hide-my-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-hide-my-wp-ghost-plugin-5-4-01-local-file-inclusion-to-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through 5.4.01. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-98 Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/hide-my-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-hide-my-wp-ghost-plugin-5-4-01-local-file-inclusion-to-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve