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Fabius WordPress Theme EUVDEUVD-2026-96484

| CVE-2026-62069 HIGH
PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)
2026-10-10 Patchstack GHSA-qf3h-g5wg-hrwj
8.1
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
    Send crafted HTTP request to Fabius theme
  2. Exploit
    Inject traversal/wrapper into include parameter
  3. Execution
    Load attacker-chosen local file
  4. Impact
    Disclose sensitive files (e.g., wp-config.php)

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

Affects the CocoBasic 'Fabius' WordPress theme, versions 1.0 and earlier; exploitation is unauthenticated (PR:N) and network-reachable (AV:N) against sites running this theme. The flaw is a PHP file-inclusion (CWE-98) where attacker-controlled input reaches an include/require call, so the prerequisite is that the vulnerable theme file/parameter is deployed and web-accessible. LIMITING FACTORS: the CVSS AC:H rating indicates meaningful attack complexity - successful exploitation likely depends on specific request crafting, server configuration (e.g., allow_url_include/wrapper availability for any RCE escalation, or presence of poisonable files for LFI-to-RCE), or non-default conditions not detailed in the advisory; the exact vulnerable parameter and endpoint are not specified in the available data, and the small deployment footprint of this theme further limits realistic targeting.

Impact

Signals are mixed and point to moderate, not top-tier, priority. The NVD CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/C:H/I:H/A:H = 8.1 High) describes a network-reachable, unauthenticated flaw, which raises urgency, but it is tempered by AC:H (high attack complexity), meaning exploitation likely requires specific, non-trivial conditions rather than a trivial one-shot request. There is NO EPSS score, NO CISA KEV listing, and NO public POC in the provided data, so there is no evidence of active or imminent widespread exploitation - this is a disclosed-and-patched issue, not a confirmed in-the-wild threat. A notable internal tension: the CVSS claims full I:H/A:H impact, yet Patchstack classifies this as 'Information Disclosure / LFI' and the title is 'Local File Inclusion,' which usually implies file READ (confidentiality) rather than integrity/availability compromise - the I:H/A:H ratings appear to assume an LFI-to-RCE escalation path that is not documented in the available data and should be verified with the vendor/Patchstack. Net: treat as a real but lower-urgency patch item, elevated mainly because it is unauthenticated, de-escalated by high complexity, absence of exploitation signals, and the niche footprint of the affected theme.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote, unauthenticated attacker crafts HTTP requests against a vulnerable parameter in the CocoBasic Fabius WordPress theme (<= 1.0) that is passed into a PHP include/require call, using path traversal or a PHP wrapper to load an attacker-chosen local file. This could disclose sensitive files such as wp-config.php (database credentials, auth salts), and under CWE-98's typical LFI-to-RCE patterns (e.g., log or session poisoning) may escalate to code execution. No public exploit code is identified at the time of analysis, and the AV:N/AC:H rating indicates the attack is network-based but non-trivial to reliably execute.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 10, 2026

Unauthenticated local file inclusion in the CocoBasic Fabius WordPress theme (versions 1.0 and earlier) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server via crafted requests that reach an include/require statement. The assessed impact is limited to confidentiality (no integrity or availability impact), and the high attack complexity (AC:H) means successful exploitation depends on specific request crafting and server configuration, such as the presence of poisonable files or permissive PHP wrappers. No public exploit code has been identified and the theme's small deployment footprint further reduces risk, making this a moderate-priority issue.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. The theme appears unsupported or abandoned, so migration to a maintained alternative is strongly recommended. If removal is not immediately possible, compensate by disabling the Fabius theme if it is not in active use. Since the vulnerable parameter is not publicly known, general mitigations include configuring PHP to disable remote file inclusion (allow_url_include=Off) and remote file opening (allow_url_fopen=Off) to prevent LFI-to-RCE escalation, though this may break legitimate functionality that relies on remote resources. Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules that detect and block path traversal or file inclusion patterns in request parameters; note that WAFs can be bypassed with encoding tricks and add latency. Restrict file permissions so that the web server user cannot read sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the web root, though this is often impractical in shared hosting. Monitor the Patchstack advisory for updates: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/fabius-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-fabius-theme-1-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve.

Affected VersionsENISA

Fabius n/a ≤1.0

Affected Packages

euvd fabius no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The CocoBasic Fabius theme is a PHP-based WordPress theme. The vulnerability is a PHP file inclusion flaw (CWE-98), where user-supplied input is improperly used in an include or require statement, enabling local file inclusion (LFI). This could allow an attacker to read sensitive files such as wp-config.php, potentially exposing database credentials. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:cocobasic:fabius:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* indicates all versions of the theme are affected, though the advisory specifies versions 1.0 and earlier. The exact vulnerable parameter and endpoint are not disclosed in available data. While LFI can sometimes escalate to remote code execution via log poisoning or PHP wrappers (if allow_url_include is enabled), the assessed CVSS vector (C:H/I:N/A:N) reflects that the primary demonstrated impact is information disclosure; RCE would require additional non-default conditions not evidenced in the assessment.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 5.9 MEDIUM

Unauthenticated network LFI with specific conditions (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N); Patchstack classifies it as information disclosure, so C:H but no documented integrity/availability impact (I:N/A:N) absent a confirmed RCE path.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Fabius <= 1.0 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The CocoBasic Fabius WordPress theme (versions 1.0 and earlier) contains a high-severity file inclusion flaw that could allow an external party to read arbitrary files from any web server hosting the theme, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, and other sensitive data. Because no vendor patch is currently available and exploitation requires specific request crafting and permissive server settings, the immediate exposure is contained but not eliminated. Leadership should care because any site still running this theme carries unmitigable data-disclosure risk until it is removed or compensating controls are in place, and affected business units should confirm their inventory of sites using it.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: deactivate or remove the CocoBasic Fabius theme; deploy WAF rules to block crafted include/require request patterns; disable permissive PHP wrapper settings (allow_url_include=off); restrict file permissions and remove poisonable files from web-accessible paths; monitor web and application logs for anomalous file-read activity; migrate to a maintained theme as the durable fix.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 74% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche commercial WordPress theme from a single small vendor (CocoBasic)
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
No
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +40
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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