CVE-2025-68560 HIGH

CVE-2025-68560: WordPress TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor) plugin <= 5.10.5.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Codexthemes
Product TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor)
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published December 23, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 Elementor) thegem-elements-elementor.This issue affects TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor): from n/a through <= 5.10.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor contains a code injection vulnerability affecting versions up to 5.10.5.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site, potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation. The vulnerability requires network access and some attack complexity but grants full control over site data and functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site with the privileges of the WordPress user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised user account can execute code, modify site content, steal data, or install malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 23, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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