What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Oscar Alvarez Cookie Monster cookie-monster allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Cookie Monster: from n/a through <= 1.2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Cookie Monster versions up to 1.2.2 contain a flaw that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but no authentication. The exact mechanism is unclear due to incomplete vulnerability classification data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Your site's data confidentiality, integrity, and availability are all at risk if you run an affected version.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication required, but exploitation is difficult.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 18, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated