What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in thembay Besa besa allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Besa: from n/a through <= 2.3.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Besa versions 2.3.8 and earlier contain a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw over the network without authentication to run arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the Besa application and underlying server; data theft, malware installation, or service disruption.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the affected Besa instance; specific attack conditions must be met.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 17, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated