CVE-2026-39549: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Elated-Themes Aperitif
CVE-2026-39549 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Elated-Themes Aperitif versions 1.5 and earlier. It is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue caused by improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP, classified under CWE-98. This vulnerability allows an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability has not been observed exploited in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-39549) in Elated-Themes Aperitif (<= 1.5) is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw due to improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements (CWE-98). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server, which can lead to remote code execution or data disclosure. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability by allowing attackers to include arbitrary local files. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information, execution of malicious code, and denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality or applying virtual patching via web application firewalls if possible.
CVE-2026-39549: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Elated-Themes Aperitif
Description
CVE-2026-39549 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Elated-Themes Aperitif versions 1.5 and earlier. It is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue caused by improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP, classified under CWE-98. This vulnerability allows an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability has not been observed exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-39549) in Elated-Themes Aperitif (<= 1.5) is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw due to improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements (CWE-98). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server, which can lead to remote code execution or data disclosure. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability by allowing attackers to include arbitrary local files. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information, execution of malicious code, and denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality or applying virtual patching via web application firewalls if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-07T10:48:21.621Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31c7a00b89be6888375b41
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 10:01:04 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 10:30:14 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 4:58:01 AM
Views: 4
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