CVE-2026-23978 is a critical PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) affecting Softwebmedia Gyan Elements versions up to and including 2.2.1. This flaw, stemming from improper control of filename for include/require statements, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it presents a severe risk of complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating potential interest from threat actors.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softwebmedia | Gyan Elements | >= 0, <= 2.2.1CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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