CVE-2026-66653: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Edge-Themes Barista
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Barista <= 2.5.1 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-98, arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements within the PHP-based Edge-Themes Barista product. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI) on Barista versions up to 2.5.1, enabling them to include arbitrary local files. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive files, code execution, and full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, it can be exploited remotely without credentials, increasing the risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
CVE-2026-66653: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Edge-Themes Barista
Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Barista <= 2.5.1 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Edge-Themes
Barista
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-98, arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements within the PHP-based Edge-Themes Barista product. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI) on Barista versions up to 2.5.1, enabling them to include arbitrary local files. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive files, code execution, and full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, it can be exploited remotely without credentials, increasing the risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T14:00:43.007Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7dcd42bf8831d539470566
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 13:57:22 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 14:26:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 13:47:47 UTC
Views: 50
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