CVE-2026-24531 HIGH

CVE-2026-24531: WordPress Prowess theme <= 2.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Select-Themes
Product Prowess
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 23, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Select-Themes Prowess prowess allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Prowess: from n/a through <= 2.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Prowess versions 2.3 and earlier contain a flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and specific conditions to exploit, but does not require user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.3 as soon as a patch becomes available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise data confidentiality, alter site content, or cause downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level authenticated access and network connectivity; specific conditions must be met to trigger the flaw.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 23, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated