What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Heart heart allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Heart: from n/a through <= 1.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Heart versions 1.8 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access but no authentication. Attack complexity is high, suggesting the exploit requires specific conditions or timing. Update to a version newer than 1.8 immediately.
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
Confidential data may be exposed, site content could be altered, and service availability may be compromised.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated