This vulnerability in Elated-Themes Search & Go plugin arises from improper validation of filenames in PHP include/require statements, enabling local file inclusion attacks. Affected versions are up to and including 2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is available to confirm remediation status.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to include local files on the web server, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects a 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 version to mitigate risk. Avoid exposing the vulnerable application to untrusted networks. Monitor vendor channels for updates.