Cyber Posture

CVE-2026-27993

High

Published: 05 March 2026

Published
05 March 2026
Modified
22 April 2026
KEV Added
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Patch
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CVSS Score 8.1 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0016 37.1th percentile
Risk Priority 16 60% EPSS · 20% KEV · 20% CVSS

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Aldo aldo allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Aldo: from n/a through <= 1.0.10.

Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI

SI-2 Flaw Remediation good match
prevent

Directly remediates the specific PHP Local File Inclusion flaw in vulnerable Aldo WordPress theme versions through timely patching and correction.

SI-10 Information Input Validation good match
prevent

Requires validation of filenames used in PHP include/require statements to block malicious inputs enabling local file inclusion.

CM-6 Configuration Settings partial match
prevent

Enforces secure PHP configuration settings, such as open_basedir restrictions, to limit the scope of local file inclusion even if flawed code is exploited.

Security SummaryAI

CVE-2026-27993 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 in the ThemeREX Aldo WordPress theme. This flaw affects Aldo versions from n/a through 1.0.10 and is associated with CWE-98. Published on 2026-03-05, it 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), indicating high severity due to its potential for significant impact.

Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability over the network without requiring user interaction, though exploitation involves high attack complexity. Successful attacks allow adversaries to achieve high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, potentially enabling local file inclusion that could lead to unauthorized access or execution of local files on the affected system.

The primary advisory is available from Patchstack at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/aldo/vulnerability/wordpress-aldo-theme-1-0-10-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve, which documents the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Aldo theme version 1.0.10. Security practitioners should consult this reference for detailed patch information and mitigation guidance.

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?

LFI vulnerability in public-facing WordPress theme enables remote unauthenticated exploitation of a public-facing web application.

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

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