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CVE-2026-27990: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX ConFix

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-27990cvecve-2026-27990
Published: Thu Mar 05 2026 (03/05/2026, 05:54:05 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ThemeREX
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 04/03/2026, 12:02:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-27990 affects ThemeREX ConFix up to version 1.013 and is characterized by improper control of the filename used in PHP include or require statements. This improper control leads to a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability, which can be exploited remotely over the network without privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory details are available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running ThemeREX ConFix. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.

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 monitor for unusual activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid exposing the affected application to untrusted networks if possible.

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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: 4/3/2026, 12:02:59 PM

Last updated: 4/19/2026, 5:19:58 PM

Views: 39

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