What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes XT Event Widget for Social Events xt-facebook-events allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XT Event Widget for Social Events: from n/a through <= 1.1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
XT Event Widget for Social Events versions 1.1.7 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject and execute arbitrary code, gaining full control over the site. The vulnerability requires network access and some technical setup but does not require user interaction. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site with full access to data, files, and functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete site compromise: attacker can steal data, modify content, create admin accounts, or take the site offline.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Low-level user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) and network access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated