What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in BuddyDev MediaPress mediapress allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MediaPress: from n/a through <= 1.5.9.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MediaPress versions up to 1.5.9.1 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires specific attack conditions to be met but grants full control over the affected system once exploited. Update to version 1.6.3 or later to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site with the privileges of the web server.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A low-privilege user account can be leveraged to compromise the entire site and access sensitive data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; specific attack conditions must be met.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 3, 2025
CVE published
May 13, 2026
Record updated