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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27992 affects the WordPress Meals & Wheels theme by ThemeREX through version 1.1.12. A flaw in how PHP files are included may let an unauthenticated remote attacker perform local file inclusion. Impact is rated high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability could all be affected.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress theme issue for any public site using Meals & Wheels. Business urgency depends on deployment count and whether a fixed version is available. Confirm exposure quickly and follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, resulting in PHP local file inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and high CIA impact. Affected product is ThemeREX Meals & Wheels theme through <=1.1.12.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Meals & Wheels theme version 1.1.12 or earlier are the likely exposure. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but with high attack complexity. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. No exploit details should be inferred from the available data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The description labels the weakness as PHP remote file inclusion but states the resulting issue is local file inclusion. No patch version, proof of concept, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Meals & Wheels theme and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running Meals & Wheels version 1.1.12 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- If no fix is available, assess replacing or disabling the theme until guidance exists.
- Restrict administrative access and maintain current WordPress, plugin, and theme hygiene.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Meals & Wheels theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare against <=1.1.12.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated affected-version and remediation details.
- Check web logs for unusual PHP include-related errors or unexpected file access patterns.
- Document compensating controls for any site that cannot immediately change the theme.
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.