CVE-2025-49867
Published: April 25, 2026
Official Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in InspiryThemes RealHomes realhomes allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects RealHomes: from n/a through <= 4.4.0.
Risk Analysis
An incorrect privilege assignment in InspiryThemes RealHomes allows for privilege escalation, enabling attackers to gain elevated access. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating it has been actively exploited. This makes it a critical vulnerability that needs immediate attention.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV. The privilege escalation aspect suggests it could be exploited remotely.
Upgrade InspiryThemes RealHomes to a version greater than 4.4.0. Regularly review and enforce strict access control policies within your environment.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-49867 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-49867 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-49867 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1