What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Edge-Themes Edge CPT edge-cpt allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Edge CPT: from n/a through <= 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Edge CPT versions 1.4 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can lead to complete site compromise. No patch is currently available; administrators should contact Edge-Themes for guidance or consider disabling the plugin.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 20, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated