What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Spock spock allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Spock: from n/a through <= 1.17.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Spock versions 1.17 and earlier contain a remote code execution vulnerability accessible over the network without authentication. An attacker can exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising the entire installation. The attack requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction or elevated privileges.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the server and all data; attacker gains full control of the application.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the vulnerable Spock installation; specific attack conditions must be met.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated