Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import wp-smart-import allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.
Published: 2025-05-23
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is caused by unsanitized handling of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. An attacker can supply a crafted path and cause the plugin to include arbitrary files from the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive files or execution of malicious code, giving an attacker full control over the WordPress site.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the Xylus Themes WP Smart Import plugin version 1.1.3 and all earlier releases. Any WordPress site that has a vulnerable instance of this plugin installed is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates a high severity. Current EPSS is less than 1 percent, suggesting exploitation is unlikely at present. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Because the flaw is a local file inclusion, the most likely attack vector is through a crafted request to the plugin’s functions – the exact authentication requirements are not detailed in the provided data, so the risk spans all users who can access the plugin’s input parameters.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 1, 2026 at 08:10 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the WP Smart Import plugin to the latest released version or remove it entirely if not needed.
  • If no immediate update is available, block or neutralize the plugin’s file inclusion functionality by restricting its include paths or removing access to its PHP files via server configuration or .htaccess.
  • Disable PHP’s allow_url_include setting and ensure file permissions on the plugin directory do not allow execution of arbitrary files.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 1, 2026 at 08:10 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-28083 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through 1.1.3.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

 cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through 1.1.3. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import wp-smart-import allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.
Title WordPress WP Smart Import <= 1.1.3 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability WordPress WP Smart Import plugin <= 1.1.3 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

 cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Xylusthemes
Xylusthemes wp Smart Import
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:xylusthemes:wp_smart_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Xylusthemes
Xylusthemes wp Smart Import

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WP Smart Import allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects WP Smart Import: from n/a through 1.1.3.
Title WordPress WP Smart Import <= 1.1.3 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Subscriptions

Xylusthemes Wp Smart Import
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:12:41.428Z

Reserved: 2025-05-07T09:38:40.260Z

Link: CVE-2025-47453

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Updated: 2025-05-23T14:55:32.683Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2025-05-23T13:15:37.700

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:30:14.697

Link: CVE-2025-47453

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-01T08:15:12Z

Weaknesses