What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary WordPress Theme pawfriends allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary WordPress Theme: from n/a through <= 1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
PawFriends theme versions 1.3 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on affected WordPress sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can lead to complete site compromise. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; specific conditions must be met (attack complexity is high).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated