Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27079 is a high-severity file inclusion issue in the WordPress Amfissa theme from Mikado-Themes, affecting versions up to 1.1. An unauthenticated network attacker could potentially read or affect sensitive files if the vulnerable code path is reachable. Public sources do not state active exploitation or a confirmed vendor patch.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure review. Prioritize public-facing sites using the Amfissa theme, especially business-critical or data-sensitive sites. Because no active exploitation is cited, this is urgent but not confirmed emergency response. The immediate goal is identification, containment where feasible, and tracking vendor remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98. The record characterizes the impact as PHP Local File Inclusion, despite the CWE wording referencing remote inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Affected product is the Amfissa WordPress theme through version 1.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Mikado-Themes Amfissa theme installed at version 1.1 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability and no authentication or user interaction, but high attack complexity. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, public exploit availability, or CISA KEV listing. The issue is still important because successful file inclusion in WordPress/PHP contexts can threaten confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Evidence is incomplete on the exact vulnerable endpoint, exploit prerequisites, and whether a fixed version exists.
Researcher notes
Public data is sparse. The CVE description says local file inclusion, while CWE-98 is titled remote file inclusion. The affected list also contains inconsistent version metadata, but the narrative states Amfissa through 1.1. Avoid assuming a patch, exploit path, or affected endpoints without consulting the referenced Patchstack entry and vendor materials.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Amfissa theme and record installed versions.
- If Amfissa is version 1.1 or earlier, review vendor and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Disable or replace the theme where business impact allows until trusted remediation is available.
- Restrict administrative access and reduce exposed WordPress attack surface where possible.
- Monitor web logs for unusual file access patterns and unexpected PHP errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Amfissa theme is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify the installed theme version against the affected range through 1.1.
- Check CVE, Patchstack, and vendor sources for updated remediation details.
- Review security monitoring for suspicious requests targeting theme files.
- Document unaffected systems where the theme is absent or above the affected range.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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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.