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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27985 affects the ThemeREX Humanum WordPress theme through version 1.1.4. It can allow unauthenticated attackers to include local files through PHP include/require handling. The published CVSS score is high, but attack complexity is rated high. There is no source evidence here of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification this week for internet-facing WordPress sites. Treat confirmed Humanum <= 1.1.4 installations as high-priority remediation items, especially on sites handling sensitive data. Urgency is moderated by high attack complexity and no cited evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98, improper control of filename in PHP include/require logic, described as PHP Local File Inclusion in Humanum <= 1.1.4. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network-accessible, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Humanum theme at version 1.1.4 or earlier. Public-facing WordPress deployments are the main concern. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction, but with high attack complexity. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, affected parameters, or proof of active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
The CVE description labels the weakness as PHP Remote File Inclusion but says the consequence is Local File Inclusion. The provided sources do not name the vulnerable file, parameter, exploit conditions, or fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitation mechanics beyond the CVSS vector and CWE classification.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Humanum theme and its installed version.
- If Humanum <= 1.1.4 is present, check ThemeREX and Patchstack for vendor guidance.
- Update the theme if a fixed version is available from the vendor.
- Disable or remove the theme where it is not business-required.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor WordPress application logs for suspicious file inclusion activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Humanum theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Humanum version and compare it to <= 1.1.4.
- Verify whether a vendor-fixed version or advisory is available before closing remediation.
- Review web and PHP logs for unusual include-related errors or unexpected file access.
- Document compensating controls if immediate removal or update is not possible.
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 vector scores
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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.