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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-32500 affects the WordPress MetaMax theme through version 1.1.4. It can allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make PHP include local files. The CVSS score is 8.1, reflecting potentially high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No public source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any public WordPress site using MetaMax. The issue is unauthenticated and has high impact ratings, but exploitation complexity is high and no active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. Affected product is CreativeWS MetaMax, package metamax, through version 1.1.4. The vector is network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the CreativeWS MetaMax theme installed at version 1.1.4 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remote and unauthenticated but high complexity. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or confirmation of exploitation in the wild. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The affected range is stated as through 1.1.4, with default status listed as unaffected outside that range. No patch version, exploit maturity, vulnerable parameter, or detailed technical advisory is present in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the MetaMax theme and its installed version.
- If MetaMax is unused, remove or disable it.
- For affected installs, check CreativeWS or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Prioritize replacement or compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
- Monitor WordPress and web application logs for suspicious theme-related requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the MetaMax theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed MetaMax version and flag versions 1.1.4 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation information.
- Check whether any security plugin or WAF has a relevant virtual patch.
- Review logs for unusual file-include style request patterns without testing exploit payloads.
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.