Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27065 is a critical flaw in the WordPress BuilderPress plugin from ThimPress through version 2.0.1. A vulnerable site may let an unauthenticated remote attacker make the server include local files. The public bundle does not confirm active exploitation or provide a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress property using BuilderPress. The severity and unauthenticated network attack profile justify rapid inventory and containment, even though active exploitation is not confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require handling, mapped to CWE-98. It affects BuilderPress through 2.0.1 and has CVSS 3.1 score 9.8: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using ThimPress BuilderPress through 2.0.1 are the primary exposure. The bundle does not identify affected themes, configurations, or hosting patterns. CVSS indicates unauthenticated network exposure, so public sites should be prioritized for inventory and containment.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not confirm active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The risk remains high because the vulnerability is remotely reachable, unauthenticated, and rated critical. Evidence about proof-of-concept availability is not provided in the bundle.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is thin: it identifies product, version range, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack entry, but does not provide root-cause detail, vulnerable parameters, exploit status, or fixed-version data. Avoid assuming more than BuilderPress through 2.0.1 is affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the BuilderPress plugin and installed version.
- Check ThimPress and Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed release.
- Disable or remove BuilderPress where business impact allows until vendor guidance is clear.
- Prioritize internet-facing and high-value WordPress sites for remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updated affected-version or patch information.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether BuilderPress is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record installed BuilderPress versions and flag versions through 2.0.1.
- Verify whether a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available before upgrading.
- Review web server logs for unusual file-include related requests.
- Confirm removed or disabled plugins are no longer reachable from public sites.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/builderpress/vulnerability/wordpress-builderpress-plugin-2-0-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.