What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Webarea Background animation blocks background-animation-blocks allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Background animation blocks: from n/a through <= 2.1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Background animation blocks version 2.1.5 and earlier contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but does not require authentication or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.1.5 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Your site's data could be exposed, content could be altered, or service could be disrupted without warning.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; high attack complexity (specific conditions must be met).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 22, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated