Cyber Posture

CVE-2026-23975

High

Published: 22 January 2026

Published
22 January 2026
Modified
23 April 2026
KEV Added
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Patch
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CVSS Score 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0017 37.9th percentile
Risk Priority 15 60% EPSS · 20% KEV · 20% CVSS

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in uxper Golo golo allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Golo: from n/a through < 1.7.5.

Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI

SI-10 Information Input Validation good match
prevent

Directly mitigates the improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements by requiring validation of inputs at entry points to prevent local file inclusion.

SI-2 Flaw Remediation good match
prevent

Requires timely identification, reporting, and correction of the specific flaw in Golo theme versions prior to 1.7.5 through patching.

CM-6 Configuration Settings partial match
prevent

Ensures secure PHP configuration settings, such as open_basedir restrictions or disabling dangerous include functions, to limit the impact of file inclusion attempts.

Security SummaryAI

CVE-2026-23975 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, classified as a PHP Remote File Inclusion issue that enables PHP Local File Inclusion, affecting the uxper Golo WordPress theme in versions from n/a through less than 1.7.5. It is linked to CWE-98 and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high severity due to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network by an attacker with low privileges, such as an authenticated user, though it requires high attack complexity and no user interaction. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system files, or denial of service.

Patchstack's advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/golo/vulnerability/wordpress-golo-theme-1-7-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve details the local file inclusion vulnerability in the Golo theme and recommends updating to version 1.7.5 or later to mitigate the issue.

Details

CWE(s)
CWE-98

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access
Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network.
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Why these techniques?

CVE-2026-23975 is a critical unauthenticated LFI vulnerability in a public-facing WordPress theme, enabling remote exploitation for arbitrary file reads and potential code execution, directly mapping to Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190).

Confidence: HIGH · MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v19.0

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