High · published January 8, 2026
⚡ A sneaky misstep in Mikado-Themes Wellspring could let attackers access any file on your server through a misconfigured include! Think of it like a restaurant that lets customers bring their own ingredients without checking what they are. If they allow any ingredient, someone might sneak in something harmful—and you won’t even know until it’s too late! An attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive files on your server, modify scripts, or even execute malicious code. This could lead to a complete takeover of your website, leaving your data and users vulnerable. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant that lets customers bring their own ingredients without checking what they are. If they allow any ingredient, someone might sneak in something harmful—and you won’t even know until it’s too late! This vulnerability arises from improper control of the filename in PHP's include/require statements, allowing attackers to exploit local file inclusion and potentially execute malicious files as PHP code. It specifically affects Wellspring versions below 2.8.
An attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive files on your server, modify scripts, or even execute malicious code. This could lead to a complete takeover of your website, leaving your data and users vulnerable. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! To safeguard your site, it's crucial to update Mikado-Themes Wellspring to version 2.8 or higher immediately. Additionally, ensure you implement strict input validation to prevent unauthorized file inclusion. Regularly audit your theme configurations to tighten security! You've got this! Follow these action steps and you'll have your site secured in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| qodeinteractive/wellspring | < 2.8 | 2.8 |