CVE-2025-30849:Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Essential Real Estate plugin (versions <= 5.2.0) allows attackers to include arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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The Essential Real Estate plugin for WordPress, developed by g5theme, contains a vulnerability due to improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP. This flaw allows for PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI), which can be exploited by attackers to include files from the server, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive data or execution of malicious code. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 5.2.0. Users are strongly advised to update to version 5.2.1 or later to mitigate this risk.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2025-30849
  • Vendor: g5theme
  • Product: Essential Real Estate
  • Affected Versions: All versions <= 5.2.0
  • Vulnerability Type: Local File Inclusion (LFI)
  • CWE ID: CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program)
  • CVSS Score: 8.1 (High)
  • Impact: High impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Remediation

To remediate the vulnerability, users should update the Essential Real Estate plugin to the latest available version, specifically version 5.2.1 or later. This update addresses the local file inclusion vulnerability and mitigates the associated risks.

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Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction: Low
    Construction
  6. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance: Low
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information: Low
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing: Low
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining: Low
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration: Low
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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