CVE-2026-78478: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Elated-Themes Mane
The Mane WordPress theme by Elated-Themes contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.7. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to full code execution and access control bypass.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78478 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the Mane theme for WordPress. It affects all versions up to and including 1.7. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, including PHP code embedded in files that might otherwise be considered safe, such as images. This can lead to unauthorized code execution, access control bypass, and exposure of sensitive data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution with no privileges required and no user interaction needed. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system can be fully compromised. Attackers can bypass access controls and execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to complete server takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict access to vulnerable endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
CVE-2026-78478: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Elated-Themes Mane
Description
The Mane WordPress theme by Elated-Themes contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.7. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to full code execution and access control bypass.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78478 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the Mane theme for WordPress. It affects all versions up to and including 1.7. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, including PHP code embedded in files that might otherwise be considered safe, such as images. This can lead to unauthorized code execution, access control bypass, and exposure of sensitive data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution with no privileges required and no user interaction needed. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system can be fully compromised. Attackers can bypass access controls and execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to complete server takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict access to vulnerable endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T16:58:05.181Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8d2db0acd9273b49bfb131
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 05:52:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/25/2026, 06:07:05 UTC
Last updated: 08/25/2026, 06:12:05 UTC
Views: 4
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