CVE-2025-47531: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-47531?

xt event widget for social events: upgrade to 1.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-47531 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47531 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-2025-47531 affect?

CVE-2025-47531 affects xt event widget for social events. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes XT Event Widget for Social Events xt-facebook-events allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XT

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-47531 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xt event widget for social events. 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 Xylus Themes XT Event Widget for Social Events xt-facebook-events allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XT Event Widget for Social Events: from n/a through <= 1.1.7.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2025-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: xylusthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-07 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xylusthemes xt event widget for social events UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.8

Fixed in: 1.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xt-event-widget-for-social-events || rpm -q xt-event-widget-for-social-events || xt-event-widget-for-social-events --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xt-event-widget-for-social-events

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xt-event-widget-for-social-events

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-2025-47531?

xt event widget for social events: upgrade to 1.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-47531 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47531 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-2025-47531 affect?

CVE-2025-47531 affects xt event widget for social events. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Xylus Themes XT Event Widget for Social Events xt-facebook-events allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XT

How urgent is CVE-2025-47531?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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