CVE-2026-23978 describes a vulnerability in Softwebmedia's Gyan Elements PHP program where improper control over the filename used in include/require statements allows local file inclusion. This can lead to an attacker including arbitrary files on the server, resulting in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 2.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or mitigation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or disrupt service, severely impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects these high impacts. 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. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Softwebmedia's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to vulnerable components and applying any recommended configuration changes from the vendor if available.