What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Tribulant Software Newsletters newsletters-lite allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Newsletters: from n/a through <= 4.10.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Tribulant Newsletters versions 4.10 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires network access and user interaction—typically the victim must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page. Attack complexity is high, suggesting the exploit requires specific conditions or timing.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service by tricking a user into clicking a link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' data could be exposed, site content could be altered, or the newsletter service could become unavailable.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 20, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated