Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27081 affects the WordPress Rosebud theme through version 1.4. It can allow unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the server. The listed impact is high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the CVSS attack complexity is high and no active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Rosebud is deployed, especially on internet-facing sites. Business urgency depends on asset presence: organizations not using this theme have no indicated exposure. Because no patch is named in the provided sources, prioritize discovery and vendor-guidance tracking.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, described as PHP Local File Inclusion in Mikado-Themes Rosebud <=1.4. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations using the Rosebud theme at version 1.4 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Public-facing WordPress sites using the theme should be prioritized for verification.
Exploitation context
The sources do not state active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, but exploitation is rated high complexity. No exploit code or exploitation procedure is provided in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
The affected range is described as Rosebud through <=1.4. The bundle’s affected object has limited version detail, so rely on the narrative CVE description and Patchstack entry for scoping. No source in the bundle confirms exploitation in the wild, patch availability, or vulnerable parameters.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Rosebud theme.
- Check whether Rosebud version is 1.4 or earlier.
- Review Mikado-Themes and Patchstack guidance for an official fix.
- If no fix exists, consider disabling or replacing the theme after testing.
- Apply compensating controls for public WordPress sites until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Rosebud theme version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Check whether the affected theme is active or merely installed.
- Review web logs for unusual file inclusion attempts.
- Verify CISA KEV status before reporting active exploitation.
- Document remediation status for each affected WordPress site.
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
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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.