CVE-2026-112820

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File…

Risk score: 71/100
CVSS: 8.1 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.4%
Published: 22 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: The Academist Core theme has a vulnerability allowing PHP Remote File Inclusion, which could allow an attacker to include arbitrary PHP files, potentially leading to code execution and data theft.
Affected: {'products': ['Academist Core'], 'packages': [], 'versions': ['1.4.1 and below']}
Fix: Upgrade to version 1.4.1 or later
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Amber

CVSS 8.1 high
Remotely exploitable without logging in
On your watchlist: php

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/academist-core/vulnerability/wordpress-academist-core-plugin-1-4-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Original description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Academist Core academist-core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Academist Core: from n/a through 1.4.1.

Last activity 22 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.