CVE-2026-32505
Published: 25 March 2026
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in CreativeWS Kiddy kiddy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kiddy: from n/a through <= 2.0.8.
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5)AI
Directly remediates the improper filename validation flaw in the Kiddy theme's PHP include/require statements by applying patches or code fixes.
Validates user-supplied filenames prior to use in PHP include/require operations, blocking malicious path traversal attempts for LFI.
Restricts filename inputs to whitelisted safe values or patterns, preventing crafted inputs that enable local file inclusion.
Security SummaryAI
CVE-2026-32505 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, commonly known as PHP Remote File Inclusion, in the CreativeWS Kiddy WordPress theme. Despite the remote file inclusion naming, it enables PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) due to inadequate validation of filenames in include/require statements. The issue affects all versions of the Kiddy theme from unknown initial release through version 2.0.8, as documented under CWE-98.
The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (High), with a network attack vector (AV:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction needed (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Remote attackers can exploit it over the network without authentication by crafting inputs that manipulate PHP include/require paths, potentially leading to arbitrary local file reads, server-side code execution if misconfigurations allow, or denial of service through file access disruptions.
Patchstack has published details on the vulnerability in the Kiddy WordPress theme version 2.0.8, available at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/kiddy/vulnerability/wordpress-kiddy-theme-2-0-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve, which security practitioners should consult for specific patch recommendations or workaround guidance.
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
This is a remote local file inclusion vulnerability in a public-facing WordPress theme exploitable without authentication, directly enabling exploitation of public-facing applications.