CVE-2025-69356 HIGH

CVE-2025-69356: WordPress TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor) plugin <= 5.11.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Codexthemes
Product TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor)
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 6, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor): from n/a through <= 5.11.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor contains a code injection vulnerability affecting versions up to 5.11.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without user interaction. The vulnerability allows complete compromise of site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Update to a version newer than 5.11.0 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site with full access to data and functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any low-privilege user account can take over the site, steal data, modify content, or disable it entirely.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 6, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated