A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the PluXml CMS theme editor, specifically in the minify.php file
Affects pluxmlSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpluxmlpkg:deb/ubuntu/pluxml?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSpluxmlpkg:deb/ubuntu/pluxml?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSpluxmlpkg:deb/ubuntu/pluxml?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 16.04 LTSpluxmlpkg:deb/ubuntu/pluxml?arch=source&distro=xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to theme file modifications.
Description
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the PluXml CMS theme editor, specifically in the minify.php file under the default theme directory. An authenticated administrator can overwrite this file with arbitrary PHP code via the admin panel, allowing execution of system commands.