CVE-2026-27341
Published: 05 March 2026
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes TopScorer - Sports WordPress Theme topscorer allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects TopScorer - Sports WordPress Theme: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI
Directly remediates the PHP Local File Inclusion flaw in the TopScorer WordPress theme by applying patches or updates to affected versions <=1.2.
Validates user-supplied filenames in PHP include/require statements to block manipulation leading to arbitrary local file inclusion.
Enforces secure PHP configuration settings like open_basedir restrictions to limit accessible directories and mitigate LFI exploitation.
Security SummaryAI
CVE-2026-27341 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, known as PHP Remote File Inclusion but enabling PHP Local File Inclusion (CWE-98), in the TopScorer Sports WordPress Theme developed by Mikado-Themes. The flaw affects all versions of the topscorer theme from n/a through 1.2 inclusive. It carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (High), with a network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability over the network by crafting requests that manipulate filename controls in PHP include/require statements, leading to local file inclusion. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to include and potentially execute arbitrary local files on the server, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of files, or denial of service.
The Patchstack advisory documents this local file inclusion vulnerability specifically in TopScorer Sports WordPress Theme version 1.2 and provides details on the affected component.
Details
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
CVE-2026-27341 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in a publicly accessible WordPress theme, directly enabling exploitation of a public-facing web application.