Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27341 affects the Mikado-Themes TopScorer sports WordPress theme through version 1.2. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated remote attacker include files on the server. The reported impact is high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability may all be affected.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if the TopScorer theme is in use. Confirm presence quickly, then follow vendor guidance or remove the theme if unnecessary. Do not assume broad enterprise exposure without theme inventory.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename in a PHP include/require statement. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high complexity. Affected product information names TopScorer - Sports WordPress Theme through version 1.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the TopScorer - Sports WordPress Theme version 1.2 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
No source provided states active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitability, but high attack complexity.
Researcher notes
The supplied data names Patchstack and CVE records but does not provide exploit details, a fixed version, or a vendor advisory. The affected metadata also includes a defaultStatus of unaffected, while the description states versions through 1.2 are affected; validate against upstream records.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the TopScorer theme and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running TopScorer version 1.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for an official update or workaround.
- Remove or disable the theme where business use is not required.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites for suspicious file access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the TopScorer theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact installed theme version.
- Compare findings against the affected range: through version 1.2.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP include paths.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated remediation details.
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.