CVE-2025-26909: WordPress Hide My WP Ghost plugin <= 5.4.01 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2025
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Updated

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost hide-my-wp allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Hide My WP Ghost: from n/a through <= 5.4.01.

Affected Software

3 affected components
John Darrel Hide My WP Ghost>n/a, <=5.4.01
WordPress Hide My WP Ghost<=5.4.01
WPPlugins Hide My Wp Ghost Wordpress<5.4.02

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Hide My WP Ghost plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.4.02).

Event History

Mar 20, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:58 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:01 PM
Mar 24, 2025
News Published
via The Register·05:29 AM
News Published
via The Register·05:32 AM
Mar 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26909?

CVE-2025-26909 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26909?

To fix CVE-2025-26909, update the Hide My WP Ghost plugin to version 5.4.02 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26909?

CVE-2025-26909 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement vulnerability, specifically leading to PHP Local File Inclusion.

4

Which versions of Hide My WP Ghost are affected by CVE-2025-26909?

CVE-2025-26909 affects Hide My WP Ghost from n/a up to and including version 5.4.01.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-26909?

Exploiting CVE-2025-26909 can lead to unauthorized remote access and execution of arbitrary code on the affected server.

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