What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Playa playa allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Playa: from n/a through <= 1.3.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Playa versions 1.3.9 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no user interaction. Affected installations should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable without authentication.
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 to the site; no authentication or user interaction required, though exploitation is technically complex.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 5, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated