CVE-2026-27383
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in RadiusTheme Metro
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| radius_theme | metro | to 2.13 (inc) |
| radiustheme | metro | to 2.13 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27383 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Metro Theme versions up to and including 2.13.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.
The issue arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which may be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to include local files via the Metro Theme.
Specific commands or detection methods are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Metro Theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Patchstack offers automated protection to safeguard affected websites until a safe patch can be released.
It is recommended to implement these mitigations immediately to reduce the risk of exploitation.