CVE-2025-62045 HIGH

CVE-2025-62045: WordPress TheGem Theme Elements (for WPBakery) plugin <= 5.10.5.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Codexthemes
Product TheGem Theme Elements (for WPBakery)
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published November 6, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem Theme Elements (for WPBakery) thegem-elements.This issue affects TheGem Theme Elements (for WPBakery): from n/a through <= 5.10.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

TheGem Theme Elements for WPBakery contains a code injection vulnerability affecting versions up to 5.10.5.1. An attacker without authentication can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site by exploiting improper input handling. This requires specific conditions to trigger but grants full control over site content and functionality. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site and modify or delete content without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of site integrity and confidentiality; attacker can steal data, modify pages, or inject malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no user authentication required, but attack complexity is high.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated