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