What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in debounce DeBounce Email Validator debounce-io-email-validator allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects DeBounce Email Validator: from n/a through <= 5.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
DeBounce Email Validator versions 5.7 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires the victim to visit a malicious link or page. No authentication is needed. The vulnerability stems from improper input handling that does not adequately restrict dangerous operations.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the service to become unavailable by tricking a user into visiting a malicious link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' data could be exposed, site content could be altered, or the service could go offline if someone tricks a user into clicking a link.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page. No login required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 3, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated