What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in g5theme Essential Real Estate essential-real-estate allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Essential Real Estate: from n/a through <= 5.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Essential Real Estate versions 5.2.0 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can lead to complete site compromise. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.2.0 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the site, including data theft, malware installation, and site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; specific conditions must be met (attack complexity is high).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 1, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated