CVE-2025-26909 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-26909: WordPress Hide My WP Ghost plugin <= 5.4.01 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability

Vendor John Darrel
Product Hide My WP Ghost
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 27, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost hide-my-wp allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through <= 5.4.01.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Hide My WP Ghost versions 5.4.01 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page. The impact extends beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation. No patched version is currently available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the WordPress site and access sensitive data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft and unauthorized modifications.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 27, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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