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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Hide My WP Ghost plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.4.02).

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26909?
CVE-2025-26909 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-26909?
To fix CVE-2025-26909: Update the WordPress Hide My WP Ghost plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.4.02).
Is CVE-2025-26909 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-26909 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-26909?
CVE-2025-26909 affects John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost.
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