Confidant: Filesystem traversal
Confidant is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server. The published affected range is n/a through 1.4.
- Component
- Confidant
- Plugin slug
confidant- Affected
- n/a through 1.4
- Safe version
> 1.4- Published
- Jun 02, 2026
This CVE was published Jun 02, 2026 and is one of 1 known issue for this theme.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Confidant to a release after 1.4, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Axiomthemes Confidant allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects Confidant: from n/a through 1.4.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H