What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Holmes holmes allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Holmes: from n/a through <= 1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Holmes versions 1.7 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no authentication or user interaction. All versions up to 1.7 are affected. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.7 as soon as a patch becomes available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or site downtime possible without user action.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access; high technical complexity required to exploit.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 5, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated