What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in designervily Xcare xcare allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Xcare: from n/a through < 6.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Xcare versions 6.5 and earlier contain a remote code execution vulnerability accessible over the network without authentication. An attacker can exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising the entire installation. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to trigger but poses a critical risk to exposed instances.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the server without needing to log in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the Xcare installation and underlying server if exploited.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the Xcare installation; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated