What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in themehorse Meta News meta-news.This issue affects Meta News: from n/a through <= 1.1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Meta News through version 1.1.7 contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires the victim to visit a malicious link or page. No authentication is needed. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.1.7 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service by tricking a user into visiting a malicious link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Your site's data could be exposed, content altered, or service disrupted if a user is tricked into clicking a link.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no login required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 28, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated