CVE-2026-57793 Elated-Themes CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of the Flow theme, particularly those with unpatched versions, should be aware of this vulnerability. Affected operator, platform, vulnerability-management, and security-team impact should be considered. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.5 and has the potential for remote code execution.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP programs, also known as PHP Remote File Inclusion. This allows attackers to potentially include and execute malicious files. The affected product is the Flow theme, and the vulnerability affects versions from n/a through 1.8. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high severity.

Defensive priority

High priority due to the high CVSS score of 7.5 and potential for remote code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the patch or update to a version beyond 1.8
• Review and restrict file inclusion mechanisms
• Monitor for suspicious activity
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

Evidence is limited; verify vulnerability with official records and vendor advisories. Affected product deployments should be confirmed to exist in managed environments, and an owner should be assigned for follow-up. The CVE record and NVD details should be reviewed to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.

Official resources