What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Flow flow allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Flow: from n/a through <= 1.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Flow versions 1.8 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.8 as soon as a patch becomes available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the site's availability.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access confidential information, alter site data, or cause downtime.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be authenticated with low-level user privileges and have network access.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 13, 2026
CVE published