High · published December 18, 2025
⚡ A crafty include statement is all it takes! The improper control of filenames in axiomthemes Vocal allows for PHP Local File Inclusion, which can expose your server to some serious mischief. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any dish name without verifying its ingredients — a recipe with a sneaky secret that could cook up trouble in the kitchen. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load malicious files onto your server, leading to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. It’s a high-risk scenario that can wreak havoc on your application and compromise sensitive information!
Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any dish name without verifying its ingredients — a recipe with a sneaky secret that could cook up trouble in the kitchen. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of include/require statements in PHP, allowing attackers to manipulate file paths and include unauthorized files, effectively gaining control over the server.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load malicious files onto your server, leading to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. It’s a high-risk scenario that can wreak havoc on your application and compromise sensitive information! To mitigate this risk, update axiomthemes Vocal to version 1.12.1 or higher. Additionally, implement strict validation on any user-supplied input that affects file inclusion to ensure only authorized files are processed. You're on the path to security hero status! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes/vocal | ≤ 1.12 | — |