Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Helion helion allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Helion: from n/a through <= 1.1.12.
Published: 2026-03-05
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local File Inclusion
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability arises from improper validation of file names in PHP include/require statements within the Helion theme, allowing an attacker to manipulate the include path and read arbitrary local files on the server. This can expose configuration data, credentials, or other sensitive information, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems

Hosts running the Helion WordPress theme version 1.1.12 or earlier are affected. The issue is applicable to any WordPress installation that uses Helion v1.1.12 or earlier; no later versions are listed as vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates a high severity vulnerability. An EPSS score of <1% suggests a very low but non-zero probability of exploitation in the field. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating limited exploitation evidence. Attackers would likely attempt to supply crafted file paths via a URL or form input to trigger the inclusion, assuming they can reach the affected code path.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 15, 2026 at 23:15 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Helion theme to the latest supported version (≥1.1.13) to remove the insecure include logic.
  • Disable the WordPress theme editor and set DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT=1 in wp-config.php to prevent arbitrary file editing and inclusion.
  • Ensure the web server process has minimal file permissions and restrict include paths to the theme directory so that only intended files are accessible.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, enforce strict input validation on any user‑supplied file path parameters, sanitizing or whitelisting allowed file names.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 15, 2026 at 23:15 UTC.

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History

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Axiomthemes
Axiomthemes helion
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Axiomthemes
Axiomthemes helion
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Helion helion allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Helion: from n/a through <= 1.1.12.
Title WordPress Helion theme <= 1.1.12 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References

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Axiomthemes Helion
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-01T14:15:26.332Z

Reserved: 2026-02-25T12:13:18.740Z

Link: CVE-2026-28024

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-06T19:35:29.905Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-03-05T06:16:34.837

Modified: 2026-04-22T21:27:27.950

Link: CVE-2026-28024

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-15T23:30:17Z

Weaknesses