CVE-2026-27996: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Lingvico
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Lingvico lingvico allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Lingvico: from n/a through <= 1.0.14.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-27996 in ThemeREX Lingvico theme arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements. This allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive files on the server. The issue affects Lingvico versions up to 1.0.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix details are currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or disruption of service. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible, and monitor for updates from ThemeREX. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
CVE-2026-27996: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Lingvico
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Lingvico lingvico allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Lingvico: from n/a through <= 1.0.14.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-27996 in ThemeREX Lingvico theme arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements. This allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive files on the server. The issue affects Lingvico versions up to 1.0.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix details are currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or disruption of service. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible, and monitor for updates from ThemeREX. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:12:58.154Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a92057d1a09e29cbe69aa8
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:03:48 PM
Last updated: 4/19/2026, 2:45:33 PM
Views: 33
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