Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27097 affects the CasaMia WordPress real-estate rental theme through version 1.1.2. The flaw may let an unauthenticated remote attacker make the site include local server files. If exploited, impact could include sensitive data exposure, site compromise, or service disruption. Public sources do not state active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any public WordPress property using CasaMia. The potential impact is broad, but exposure depends entirely on whether the affected theme and version are present. First action should be rapid inventory, followed by vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, classified as CWE-98. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using AncoraThemes CasaMia | Property Rental Real Estate WordPress Theme version 1.1.2 or earlier. Organizations without this theme are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE and Patchstack entry describe local file inclusion, but the provided sources do not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, patch availability, or reports of exploitation in the wild. It is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The CVE uses CWE-98 terminology while describing PHP local file inclusion. No public source in the bundle names a fixed version, detailed root cause, exploitability conditions, or active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the CasaMia theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running CasaMia version 1.1.2 or earlier for review.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version or mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme after testing.
- Ensure WordPress, themes, plugins, and server backups are current.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether CasaMia is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed CasaMia version is greater than 1.1.2 before closing exposure.
- Review web and PHP logs for suspicious file inclusion or traversal patterns.
- Check file integrity and recent changes on affected WordPress installations.
- Document compensating controls if the theme cannot be removed promptly.
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.