What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in jegtheme JNews - Pay Writer jnews-pay-writer allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects JNews - Pay Writer: from n/a through <= 11.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
JNews - Pay Writer versions up to 11.0.0 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over site data and operations. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site, read/modify all data, and take full control of the WordPress installation.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any low-privilege user account can compromise the entire site, steal data, inject malware, or lock out administrators.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account (e.g., contributor or author role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 22, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated