What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in vinagecko VG WooCarousel vg-woocarousel allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects VG WooCarousel: from n/a through <= 1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
VG WooCarousel versions 1.3 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over site data and operations. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run their own code on the site with full access to data and functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise your entire site, steal data, modify content, or take the site offline.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 4, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated