What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Nelson nelson allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Nelson: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Nelson versions up to 1.2.0 contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication or user interaction. All sites running Nelson 1.2.0 or earlier are affected.
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
Your site's data confidentiality, integrity, and availability are at risk if you run Nelson 1.2.0 or earlier.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 25, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated