What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Ashan Perera EventON eventon-lite allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects EventON: from n/a through <= 2.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EventON versions 2.4 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page. An attacker can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Execute arbitrary code on the site, read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt availability.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site could be fully compromised, with attacker gaining ability to steal data, deface content, or take the site offline.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 11, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated