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Rootblox CVE-2026-112832

| EUVDEUVD-2026-108139 CRITICAL
PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)
2026-10-22 audit@patchstack.com GHSA-frhm-rhvr-mfqh
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach plugin include endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Supply crafted path parameter
  3. Exploit
    Include unintended local PHP file
  4. Execution
    Execute included file content
  5. Impact
    Disclose data or run code

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File inclusion prevention, allowlisting
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Command and Control

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation targets the Rootblox WordPress plugin (CozyThemes) at versions from an unspecified start through 1.0.6; the specific plugin feature, endpoint, or parameter that controls the include/require path is not described in the available sources. Per the supplied CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:N) exploitation requires no authentication and no user interaction against a network-reachable install, but this PR:N assertion originates only from the Patchstack-provided CVSS and is not confirmed by the description - many WordPress plugin LFI flaws in practice require some authenticated role. Escalation from file inclusion to code execution additionally depends on the attacker being able to place executable PHP in an includable location. The chief limiting factor is deployment: the plugin has a small install base, and anyone running a version after 1.0.6 is out of scope.

Impact

The published CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8) describes a remotely reachable, low-complexity flaw requiring no privileges or user interaction, and the vuln.today Decision label is act_now - signals that argue for prompt remediation. However, the supporting evidence is thin and partly conflicting: CWE-98 formally denotes PHP Remote File Inclusion while both the description and the Tags (LFI) state Local File Inclusion, so the exact mechanism and whether remote URLs can be included is unresolved. No EPSS score, no CISA KEV listing, and no SSVC exploitation/automatable/technical-impact breakdown were supplied, and the single reference is a Patchstack database entry rather than a working exploit. There is therefore no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no evidence of active exploitation. The 9.8 rating is a vendor/coordinator severity assessment of a WordPress plugin with a small real-world footprint; treat it as a genuine high-severity issue to patch, but its real-world risk is tempered by low deployment prevalence and the absence of exploitation-probability data. The PR:N (unauthenticated) assertion comes from the CVSS vector only and is not independently confirmed by the description.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker sends a crafted request to the vulnerable Rootblox plugin endpoint supplying attacker-controlled input to a PHP include/require path, causing the plugin to include and execute an unintended local file. If the attacker can seed executable PHP into an includable location (for example via log or upload poisoning), this can escalate from file disclosure to code execution on the WordPress host. No public exploit code was identified in the provided sources; only a Patchstack vulnerability-database reference exists.

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 22, 2026

Local file inclusion in the CozyThemes Rootblox WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to read files accessible to the web server and, if executable PHP can be placed in an includable location, potentially execute code. The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector rates this 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) and the vuln.today decision label is act_now, but the description does not identify the plugin feature, endpoint, or parameter that controls the include path, and the PR:N/UI:N requirement comes only from the Patchstack CVSS rather than independent confirmation. No public exploit identified at time of analysis; installations running versions after 1.0.6 are outside the stated affected range.

RemediationAI

Upgrade the Rootblox plugin to a release later than 1.0.6; the supplied data states that versions through 1.0.6 are affected but does not name an exact fixed version, so confirm the plugin version in the WordPress admin and verify the changelog before deploying. If an update later than 1.0.6 is not yet available or cannot be applied promptly, deactivate and remove the Rootblox plugin, which eliminates the vulnerable include path at the cost of losing the plugin's site functionality. The available sources do not describe a targeted workaround or the vulnerable endpoint/parameter, so request-filtering rules against path traversal or PHP file inclusion cannot be scoped from the supplied data; if such filtering is used, treat it as partial mitigation and not a replacement for running a version later than 1.0.6. The Patchstack advisory is at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/rootblox/vulnerability/wordpress-rootblox-plugin-1-0-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve.

Affected VersionsENISA

Rootblox 0 ≤1.0.6

Affected Packages

euvd rootblox no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Rootblox is a WordPress plugin from CozyThemes, and CVE-2026-112832 is classified under CWE-98, improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. That class covers code that feeds attacker-influenced input into include() or require(), which in this case is described as local file inclusion rather than remote file inclusion: the attacker can cause the application to include local files, exposing their contents or, under the right conditions, executing PHP if attacker-controlled executable content is present in an includable path. The vulnerable versions are from an unspecified starting point through 1.0.6; the available sources do not name the affected endpoint, parameter, or code path, and no CPE identifiers are provided. The CVSS vector describes network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, but the PR:N/UI:N element is supplied by Patchstack and is not corroborated by the description; escalation to code execution also depends on the attacker being able to place executable PHP in a location the include statement can reach.

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Severity by source

Vendor (patchstack) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Accepts the reported network, no-auth, no-interaction vector; PHP include/require inclusion can both disclose files and execute code, giving full C/I/A impact, though PR:N is unverified from the description.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in CozyThemes Rootblox rootblox allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Rootblox: from n/a through 1.0.6.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The CozyThemes Rootblox WordPress plugin (versions through 1.0.6) contains a critical local file inclusion vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to read sensitive files or potentially execute malicious code on affected websites. Security leadership should prioritize remediation because this flaw can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of web servers, putting customer data and site operations at risk.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; interim mitigations include disabling or removing the plugin, deploying WAF rules to block exploitation attempts, and restricting file system permissions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Prevalence
Low
niche CozyThemes WordPress plugin, limited install base
Social Media
2
Sightings
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS N/A
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities occur when an application accepts user-controlled input to specify which file should be loaded or executed, typically through functions like PHP's `include()`, `require()`, or `fopen()`.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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