What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in WPBean WPB Category Slider for WooCommerce wpb-woocommerce-category-slider allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WPB Category Slider for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 1.71.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WPB Category Slider for WooCommerce versions 1.71 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.71 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service on the affected WooCommerce store.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users with low privileges can compromise data confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your WooCommerce store.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the WordPress site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 27, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated