The vulnerability CVE-2025-52728 exists in the Responsive Posts Carousel Pro plugin by WebCodingPlace, where improper validation of filenames in PHP include/require statements allows local file inclusion. This can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction, leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting the high severity of this issue. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 15.0. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, enabling attackers to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.