CVE-2026-24531

Name: CVE-2026-24531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-23T15:16:09.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-24531 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/prowess/vulnerability/wordpress-prowess-theme-2-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24531?

How severe is CVE-2026-24531?

CVE-2026-24531 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24531?

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Source: NVD / NIST