What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes ChildHope childhope allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ChildHope: from n/a through <= 1.1.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ChildHope versions up to 1.1.8 contain a vulnerability 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. All three impact categories (confidentiality, integrity, availability) are affected.
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
Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption depending on attacker capability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated