CVE-2026-27341
Local File Inclusion in TopScorer WordPress Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | topscorer | to 1.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27341 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the TopScorer - Sports WordPress Theme versions up to and including 1.2. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
Because of this flaw, attackers can access sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the affected website.
- Attackers can read local files on the server, exposing sensitive data like database credentials.
- Such exposure could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website’s configuration.
- The vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, making it highly critical and easy for attackers to abuse.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that blocks attacks exploiting this flaw until an official patch can be developed, tested, and safely applied.
Patchstack provides automated mitigation solutions to safeguard websites until an official patch is released.
Immediate mitigation or resolution is recommended to protect affected websites from this high priority Local File Inclusion vulnerability.