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CVE-2026-42704: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in axiomthemes Kids Care

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High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-42704cvecve-2026-42704cwe-98
Published: 10/10/2026 (10/10/2026, 19:35:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: axiomthemes
Product: Kids Care

Description

CVE-2026-42704 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Kids Care WordPress theme by axiomthemes, affecting versions up to and including 3.2.4. It is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue caused by improper control of filenames in include/require statements (CWE-98). This flaw allows an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

axiomthemes

Kids Care

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/10/2026, 20:49:14 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42704) in the Kids Care theme (<= 3.2.4) arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, classified as CWE-98. It enables unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), which can lead to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive files. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to include arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution, data disclosure, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-04-29T09:05:07.701Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aca96b02cdf04f6564a5bf3

Added to database: 10/10/2026, 19:49:04 UTC

Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 20:49:14 UTC

Last updated: 10/11/2026, 00:08:08 UTC

Views: 2

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