CVE-2025-27272Network attack vector

Authenticated code execution via local file inclusion

Published Feb 24, 2025 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Local file inclusion in Vinagecko VG PostCarousel 1.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute uploaded PHP files. The disclosed mechanism passes an attacker-controlled filename to a PHP include/require operation; the affected parameter and code location are not public. Contributor-level WordPress access is required, and code execution requires a PHP file that the server can be caused to include.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.78%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Local file inclusion in Vinagecko VG PostCarousel 1.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute uploaded PHP files. The disclosed mechanism passes an attacker-controlled filename to a PHP include/require operation; the affected parameter and code location are not public. Contributor-level WordPress access is required, and code execution requires a PHP file that the server can be caused to include.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-27272
Published
Feb 24, 2025
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
Vinagecko
Product
VG PostCarousel
Classifications
CWE-98, CAPEC-252, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 24, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Vinagecko · VG PostCarouselversion=0 <=1.1

Published CVSS scores

7.5PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
CAPEC-252PHP Local File Inclusion
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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