What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Smash smash allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Smash: from n/a through <= 1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Smash versions 1.7 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the affected system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run their own code on the site and access or modify any data stored there.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the site and all data; attacker can steal credentials, modify content, or take the site offline.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication required, but exploitation requires specific conditions to be met.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated