CVE-2026-27997
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Maxify maxify allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Maxify: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.
Analysis
ThemeREX Maxify through version 1.0.16 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in its PHP file handling that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of filenames in include/require statements, enabling attackers to traverse directories and access sensitive data. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations using Maxify theme and isolate them or disable public access if business operations allow. Within 7 days: Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block local file inclusion attempts targeting common PHP inclusion patterns, and deploy file integrity monitoring on affected systems. …
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