CVE-2026-27093
Published: 19 March 2026
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ovatheme Tripgo tripgo allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Tripgo: from n/a through < 1.5.6.
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI
Directly requires timely remediation of the known LFI flaw in the Tripgo WordPress theme by patching to version 1.5.6 or later.
Mandates validation of filenames supplied to PHP include/require statements to block malicious local file inclusion paths.
Enforces secure PHP configuration settings like allow_url_include=Off and open_basedir restrictions to limit file inclusion capabilities.
Security SummaryAI
CVE-2026-27093 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, known as PHP Remote File Inclusion, which enables PHP Local File Inclusion in the Tripgo WordPress theme developed by ovatheme. This flaw affects all versions of the Tripgo theme from n/a through those prior to 1.5.6. Published on 2026-03-19, it is associated with CWE-98 and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the network without requiring user interaction, though exploitation demands high attack complexity. Successful attacks can result in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially allowing attackers to include and execute local PHP files on the server.
The Patchstack advisory details this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Tripgo WordPress theme and recommends mitigation by updating to version 1.5.6 or later, where the issue is addressed.
Details
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
The vulnerability is a remote file inclusion flaw in a public-facing WordPress theme, directly enabling exploitation of public-facing web applications.