What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Bringthepixel Bimber - Viral Magazine WordPress Theme.This issue affects Bimber - Viral Magazine WordPress Theme: from n/a through 9.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Bimber WordPress theme versions up to 9.2.5 contain a remote code execution vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can execute arbitrary PHP code on the site without user interaction. This grants full control over the WordPress installation, including access to all data and the ability to modify or delete content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run their own PHP code on the site and take full control of the WordPress installation.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised site can have all data stolen, modified, or deleted, and malware injected for visitor attacks.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 19, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated