CVE-2026-27990: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX ConFix
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX ConFix confix allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ConFix: from n/a through <= 1.013.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ThemeREX ConFix arises from improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects versions up to and including 1.013. Exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by including local files, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector with high complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application and potentially the underlying server. The high CVSS score reflects the severity of these impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable installations and applying general PHP hardening practices relevant to file inclusion vulnerabilities.
CVE-2026-27990: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX ConFix
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX ConFix confix allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ConFix: from n/a through <= 1.013.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ThemeREX ConFix arises from improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects versions up to and including 1.013. Exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by including local files, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector with high complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application and potentially the underlying server. The high CVSS score reflects the severity of these impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable installations and applying general PHP hardening practices relevant to file inclusion vulnerabilities.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:12:49.964Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a92057d1a09e29cbe69a96
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 10:28:05 AM
Last updated: 6/1/2026, 3:08:50 AM
Views: 71
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