Cyber Posture

CVE-2026-32500

High

Published: 25 March 2026

Published
25 March 2026
Modified
24 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 CreativeWS MetaMax metamax allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MetaMax: from n/a through <= 1.1.4.

Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI

SI-2 Flaw Remediation good match
prevent

Requires timely remediation of the known PHP file inclusion flaw in the MetaMax WordPress theme through patching or upgrades.

SI-10 Information Input Validation good match
prevent

Mandates validation of untrusted inputs to PHP include/require statements to block local file inclusion exploits.

CM-6 Configuration Settings partial match
prevent

Enforces secure configuration settings in PHP, such as open_basedir or disable_functions, to restrict arbitrary file access on the server.

Security SummaryAI

CVE-2026-32500 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 CreativeWS MetaMax WordPress theme (metamax). This flaw impacts all versions from n/a through 1.1.4.

The vulnerability has 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 exploitation over the network by unauthenticated attackers without user interaction, though it requires high attack complexity. Successful exploitation allows high-impact compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially enabling attackers to include and execute local files on the server.

The Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/metamax/vulnerability/wordpress-metamax-theme-1-1-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve details the vulnerability in the MetaMax WordPress theme version 1.1.4. Practitioners should consult this reference for specific patch or mitigation guidance, such as theme updates.

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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T1005 Data from Local System Collection
Adversaries may search local system sources, such as file systems, configuration files, local databases, virtual machine files, or process memory, to find files of interest and sensitive data prior to Exfiltration.
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T1083 File and Directory Discovery Discovery
Adversaries may enumerate files and directories or may search in specific locations of a host or network share for certain information within a file system.
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T1552.001 Credentials In Files Credential Access
Adversaries may search local file systems and remote file shares for files containing insecurely stored credentials.
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Why these techniques?

The LFI vulnerability in a public-facing WordPress theme enables exploitation of public-facing applications (T1190), reading arbitrary local files for data collection (T1005, T1083), and accessing unsecured credentials in files like wp-config.php (T1552.001).

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

References