CVE-2025-26909: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-26909?

hide my wp ghost: upgrade to 5.4.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-26909 being exploited?

CVE-2025-26909 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-26909 affect?

CVE-2025-26909 affects hide my wp ghost. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). 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 t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-26909?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-26909 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting hide my wp ghost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2025-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpplugins

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpplugins hide my wp ghost UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.4.02

Fixed in: 5.4.02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hide-my-wp-ghost || rpm -q hide-my-wp-ghost || hide-my-wp-ghost --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.4.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hide-my-wp-ghost

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hide-my-wp-ghost

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-26909?

hide my wp ghost: upgrade to 5.4.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-26909 being exploited?

CVE-2025-26909 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-26909 affect?

CVE-2025-26909 affects hide my wp ghost. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). 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 t

How urgent is CVE-2025-26909?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity

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