CVE-2025-68996CWE-98

CVE-2025-68996

High · published December 30, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing control on filename handling could leave your site wide open! With a vulnerability in Responsive Posts Carousel Pro, attackers could pull any local file — it’s like giving a stranger the keys to your file cabinet! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant that lets anyone walk behind the counter and grab whatever they want without checking their order first. This flaw in the PHP program allows an attacker to include local files, potentially exposing sensitive information like user data or configuration files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access any file stored on the server, leading to unauthorized data exposure, manipulation, or even complete control over the application. This could be absolutely devastating for your website’s security and user trust!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that lets anyone walk behind the counter and grab whatever they want without checking their order first. This flaw in the PHP program allows an attacker to include local files, potentially exposing sensitive information like user data or configuration files. This PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability allows the inclusion of local files due to improper control over filename parameters, making it possible for an attacker to specify any file located on the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access any file stored on the server, leading to unauthorized data exposure, manipulation, or even complete control over the application. This could be absolutely devastating for your website’s security and user trust! To mitigate this vulnerability, update Responsive Posts Carousel Pro to version 15.2 or later immediately. Additionally, review your application’s file inclusion practices to ensure that proper validation and sanitization are implemented for any user-supplied input. Don't forget to audit your server for any sensitive files that could be at risk! You've got this! Follow the remediation steps, and your site will be fortified in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00445 · 37.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2025-12-30T16:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 DEC 10:47Z
    WordPress Responsive Posts Carousel Pro plugin <= 15.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5