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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27093 affects the WordPress Tripgo theme before version 1.5.6. A flaw in how PHP files are included may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files. The published severity is high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high, though exploitation complexity is rated high.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress theme update for any site using Tripgo. Prioritize public-facing and business-critical sites first. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation, but unauthenticated access and high impact justify prompt remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control for PHP include/require statements in ovatheme Tripgo, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. It is mapped to CWE-98 and scored CVSS 3.1 8.1: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Public data states Tripgo versions earlier than 1.5.6 are affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Tripgo theme installed and running a version earlier than 1.5.6. Internet-facing WordPress deployments are the primary concern. The provided sources do not identify other products, plugins, or platforms as affected.
Exploitation context
The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The vulnerability is network-reachable and unauthenticated, but CVSS marks attack complexity as high, suggesting successful exploitation may require specific conditions.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited. The CVE text references PHP Remote File Inclusion terminology while describing Local File Inclusion. The affected range is reported as Tripgo before 1.5.6, but the structured affected entry is sparse. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the CVSS vector and advisory text.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade the Tripgo theme to version 1.5.6 or later.
- If immediate upgrade is not possible, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for supported mitigations.
- Remove unused Tripgo installations from WordPress environments.
- Back up the site before updating the theme.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Tripgo theme.
- Confirm the installed Tripgo version is 1.5.6 or later.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for any updated remediation notes.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file inclusion activity.
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.